Strong Match — 91.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) and EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H 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 X12Cr13 is commonly used for cutlery, turbine blades, valve parts, fasteners.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H vs EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 is a 91.8% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 91.8%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H:
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) 12Cr13H
EN 10088-1 X12Cr13
Tensile Strength
470-670 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=265 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Not specified
Elongation
>=20%
Not specified
Condition
Bars, forgings, plates, A, thickness up to 160 (first row of Table 3)
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
EN 10088-1 X12Cr13
Cutlery, turbine blades, valve parts, fasteners
Can IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 X12Cr13?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H and EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H and EN 10088-1 X12Cr13?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H be substituted with EN 10088-1 X12Cr13?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H and EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.