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IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH vs BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41

Close Alternative — 81.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) and BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH is typically used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature, while BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 is commonly used for stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 13).. IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH vs BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 is a 81.9% 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 81.9%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 ASTM A959 201L IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH ASTM A959 26-3-3 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 GOST 5632 12Kh13
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
81.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
81.9%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41
Standard IS 1570 (Part 7):1992 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.08-0.16 0.09-0.15
Si (%) <=0.60 <=1.0
Mn (%) 0.40-1.00 <=1.5
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.060
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.060
Cr (%) 11.5-13.00 11.5-13.5
Ni (%) <=1.0 <=1.00
Mo (%) 0.40-0.80 <=0.60
Se (%) Not specified 0.15-0.35
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 7) 12Cr12MoH BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41
Tensile Strength 680-880 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=490 MPa (0.2 % proof stress) Not specified
Elongation >=20% Not specified
Condition Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 75 (first row of Table 3) Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41
Stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 13).
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH and BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH and BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41?
BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 specifies Se which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH.
Can IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH and BS 970 (Part 1) 416S41 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.