Close Alternative — 70.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) and ASTM A959 S41041 (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH is typically used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature, while ASTM A959 S41041 is commonly used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1).
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A959 S41041 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH vs ASTM A959 S41041 is a 70.4% 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 70.4%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH:
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) 12Cr12MoVH
ASTM A959 S41041
Tensile Strength
770-930 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=585 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Not specified
Elongation
>=15%
Not specified
Condition
Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 150 (first row of Table 3)
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
ASTM A959 S41041
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH specifies V which is not specified for ASTM A959 S41041.
ASTM A959 S41041 specifies Al, Cb which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH.
Can IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH Be Substituted With ASTM A959 S41041?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH and ASTM A959 S41041 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 7) 12Cr12MoVH and ASTM A959 S41041?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH specifies V which is not specified for ASTM A959 S41041. ASTM A959 S41041 specifies Al, Cb which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH.
Can IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH be substituted with ASTM A959 S41041?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH and ASTM A959 S41041 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.