Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 15Mo6H (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A (GB/T 3077-2015) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 15Mo6H is typically used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature, while GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is commonly used for used for gears, shafts, pinions, aircraft parts, heavy-duty bearings, and transmission components..
IS 1570 (Part 7) 15Mo6H is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 7) 15Mo6H vs GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is a 62.3% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 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) 15Mo6H
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Tensile Strength
>=380 MPa
980-1180 MPa
Yield Strength
>=205 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
785-980 MPa
Elongation
>=22%
10-14%
Condition
Tubes, N+T, thickness - (first row of Table 3)
Not specified
Hardness
Not specified
58-62 HRC (case)
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 7) 15Mo6H
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Used for gears, shafts, pinions, aircraft parts, heavy-duty bearings, and transmission components.
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 7) 15Mo6H specifies Mo which is not specified for GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A.
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A specifies Cr, Ni which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 15Mo6H.
Can IS 1570 (Part 7) 15Mo6H Be Substituted With GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 15Mo6H and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A 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) 15Mo6H and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 15Mo6H specifies Mo which is not specified for GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A. GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A specifies Cr, Ni which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 15Mo6H.
Can IS 1570 (Part 7) 15Mo6H be substituted with GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 15Mo6H and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A 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.