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IS 1570 (Part 7) 3Cr17Ni12Mo3H vs BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13

Strong Match — 88.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 7) 3Cr17Ni12Mo3H (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 7) 3Cr17Ni12Mo3H is typically used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature, while BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 is commonly used for austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 14, with table 15 for the cold drawn condition).. IS 1570 (Part 7) 3Cr17Ni12Mo3H is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 7) 3Cr17Ni12Mo3H vs BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 is a 88.8% 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 88.8%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 7) 3Cr17Ni12Mo3H:
ASTM A959 29-4C ASTM A959 26-3-3 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 EN 10088-1 1.4401 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H EN 10088-1 1.4845
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88.8%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 7) 3Cr17Ni12Mo3H BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13
Standard IS 1570 (Part 7):1992 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.0
Mn (%) <=2.00 <=2.0
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Cr (%) 16.00-18.00 16.5-18.5
Ni (%) 10.00-14.00 11.5-14.5
Mo (%) 2.00-3.00 2.50-3.00
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) 3Cr17Ni12Mo3H BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13
Tensile Strength 490-690 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=185 MPa (0.2 % proof stress) Not specified
Elongation >=30% Not specified
Condition Tubes, plates, Q, thickness - (first row of Table 3) Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 7) 3Cr17Ni12Mo3H
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13
Austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 14, with Table 15 for the cold drawn condition).
Can IS 1570 (Part 7) 3Cr17Ni12Mo3H Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 3Cr17Ni12Mo3H and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 7) 3Cr17Ni12Mo3H in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 7) 3Cr17Ni12Mo3H and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13?
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) 3Cr17Ni12Mo3H be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 3Cr17Ni12Mo3H and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 7) 3Cr17Ni12Mo3H in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.