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IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH vs ASTM A959 616

Close Alternative — 76.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) and ASTM A959 616 (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH 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 616 is commonly used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1). IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A959 616 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH vs ASTM A959 616 is a 76.9% 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 76.9%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
76.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
76.9%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH ASTM A959 616
Standard IS 1570 (Part 7):1992 ASTM A959:2011
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.17-0.23 0.20-0.25
Si (%) <=0.50 <=0.50
Mn (%) <=1.00 0.50-1.00
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.025
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.025
Cr (%) 11.0-12.50 11.0-12.5
Ni (%) 0.30-1.00 0.50-1.00
Mo (%) 0.7-1.20 0.90-1.25
V (%) 0.20-0.35 0.20-0.30
W (%) Not specified 0.90-1.25
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) 20Cr12MoNiVH ASTM A959 616
Tensile Strength 780-930 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=590 MPa (0.2 % proof stress) Not specified
Elongation >=14% Not specified
Condition Bars, forgings, Q+T1, thickness up to 250 (first row of Table 3) Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
ASTM A959 616
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH Be Substituted With ASTM A959 616?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH and ASTM A959 616 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) 20Cr12MoNiVH and ASTM A959 616?
ASTM A959 616 specifies W which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH.
Can IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH be substituted with ASTM A959 616?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH and ASTM A959 616 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.