IS 1570 (Part 7):1992 3Cr18Ni11H Steel: Specifications & Listings

IS 1570 (Part 7):1992 3Cr18Ni11H: 3Cr18Ni11H: steel for elevated temperature service (creep resisting steel). Specified in IS 1570 (Part 7):1992.

Category: Stainless Steel
Grade Details
GradeIS 1570 (Part 7):1992 3Cr18Ni11H
Standard IS 1570 (Part 7):1992
ApplicationsBoilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Grade Standard Region Live on M-EX
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S11 BS 970 (Part 3):1991 UK No activity yet
ASTM A959 304L ASTM A959:2011 USA No activity yet
ASTM A959 S30430 ASTM A959:2011 USA No activity yet
EN 10088-1 X2CrNi18-9 EN 10088-1:2014 Europe (CEN) No activity yet
EN 10088-1 X2CrNi19-11 EN 10088-1:2014 Europe (CEN) No activity yet
Grade ComparisonCompare With a Specific Grade →
Grade Standard Match
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S11 BS 970 (Part 3):1991 Strong Match
BS 970 (Part 1) 304S11 BS 970 (Part 1):1983 Strong Match
ASTM A959 304L ASTM A959:2011 Strong Match
ASTM A959 S30430 ASTM A959:2011 Strong Match
EN 10088-1 X2CrNi18-9 EN 10088-1:2014 Strong Match
EN 10088-1 X2CrNi18-9 EN 10088-1:2023 Strong Match
EN 10088-1 X2CrNi19-11 EN 10088-1:2014 Strong Match
EN 10088-1 X2CrNi19-11 EN 10088-1:2023 Strong Match
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Chemical Composition (%)
C Si Mn P S Cr Ni
<=0.030 <=1.00 <=2.00 <=0.045 <=0.030 17.00-19.00 9.00-13.00
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength 490-690 MPa
Yield Strength >=175 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation >=30%
Condition Tubes, forgings, plates, Q, thickness - (first row of Table 3)

More data from IS 1570 (Part 7):1992

From the standard
Mechanical properties at room temperature 3 rows
ProductHeat treatmentThickness (mm)Hardness (RB)Rp0.2 min (MPa)Rm min (MPa)Rm max (MPa)Elongation min (%)KV (J)Bend test D max
Tubes, forgings, platesQ--17549069030--
Tubes, forgings, platesQover 3 to 30-17544064050--
Tubes, forgings, platesQover 30 to 50-17544064045--
Rm and elongation printed once for a group of thickness rows are repeated on each row; Rp0.2 'Note 8' is printed as in the standard; in case of dispute the tensile strength value is deciding.
Source: IS 1570 (Part 7):1992, Table 3
Heat treatment 2 entries
Quenching temperature (Q)
950 to 1100 deg C
Quenching medium
air, water, oil
Indications are for guidance only except where test samples are reference heat treated; stress relief temperature should be at least 30 deg C below the tempering temperature.
Source: IS 1570 (Part 7):1992, Table 5

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