Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) and EN 10088-1 1.4401 (EN 10088-1:2014) 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 EN 10088-1 1.4401 is commonly used for marine, chemical processing, pharmaceutical equipment.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10088-1 1.4401 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH vs EN 10088-1 1.4401 is a 54.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH:
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
EN 10088-1 1.4401
Tensile Strength
680-880 MPa
≥520 MPa
Yield Strength
>=490 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
≥210 MPa
Elongation
>=20%
≥40%
Condition
Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 75 (first row of Table 3)
Not specified
Hardness
Not specified
≤215 HB
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
EN 10088-1 1.4401
Marine, chemical processing, pharmaceutical equipment
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH specifies P, S which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4401.
Can IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4401?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH and EN 10088-1 1.4401 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH and EN 10088-1 1.4401?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH specifies P, S which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4401.
Can IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4401?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH and EN 10088-1 1.4401 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.