Related Material — 58.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 20CrMoVTiBH (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) and ASTM A681 P2 (ASTM A681:2008) are both steel grades.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 20CrMoVTiBH is classified under Alloy Steel, while ASTM A681 P2 is classified under Tool & Die Steels — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 20CrMoVTiBH is typically used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature, while ASTM A681 P2 is commonly used for injection mould cavities, die casting dies for zinc.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 20CrMoVTiBH is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A681 P2 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 7) 20CrMoVTiBH vs ASTM A681 P2 is a 58.6% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 58.6%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 7) 20CrMoVTiBH:
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) 20CrMoVTiBH
ASTM A681 P2
Tensile Strength
>=800 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=680-780 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Not specified
Elongation
>=15%
Not specified
Condition
Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 200 (first row of Table 3)
Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Hardness
Not specified
<=100 HB
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 7) 20CrMoVTiBH
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
ASTM A681 P2
Injection mould cavities, die casting dies for zinc
Key Differences
Different category: IS 1570 (Part 7) 20CrMoVTiBH is Alloy Steel, ASTM A681 P2 is Tool & Die Steels.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 20CrMoVTiBH specifies V, Ti, B which are not specified for ASTM A681 P2.
Can IS 1570 (Part 7) 20CrMoVTiBH Be Substituted With ASTM A681 P2?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 20CrMoVTiBH and ASTM A681 P2 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) 20CrMoVTiBH and ASTM A681 P2?
Different category: IS 1570 (Part 7) 20CrMoVTiBH is Alloy Steel, ASTM A681 P2 is Tool & Die Steels. IS 1570 (Part 7) 20CrMoVTiBH specifies V, Ti, B which are not specified for ASTM A681 P2.
Can IS 1570 (Part 7) 20CrMoVTiBH be substituted with ASTM A681 P2?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 20CrMoVTiBH and ASTM A681 P2 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.