Close Alternative — 83.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 (IS 1570 (Part 6):1996) and GOST 5950 H12F1 (GOST 5950-2000) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS) (India).
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 vs GOST 5950 H12F1 is a 83.1% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 83.1%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12:
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
GOST 5950 H12F1
Tensile Strength
Not specified
1050-1250 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
850 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
5% min
Hardness
Not specified
61-65 HRC
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12
Not documented
GOST 5950 H12F1
Used for blanking dies, punches, forming dies, cutters, and rolling tools.
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 specifies Mo, P, S which are not specified for GOST 5950 H12F1.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 Be Substituted With GOST 5950 H12F1?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 and GOST 5950 H12F1 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 and GOST 5950 H12F1?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 specifies Mo, P, S which are not specified for GOST 5950 H12F1.
Can IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 be substituted with GOST 5950 H12F1?
IS 1570 (Part 6) XT215Cr12 and GOST 5950 H12F1 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.