IS 1570 (Part 7):1992 7Cr18Ni11NbH Steel: Specifications & Listings

IS 1570 (Part 7):1992 7Cr18Ni11NbH: 7Cr18Ni11NbH: 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 7Cr18Ni11NbH
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
ASTM A959 347H ASTM A959:2011 USA No activity yet
EN 10088-1 X7CrNiNb18-10 EN 10088-1:2014 Europe (CEN) No activity yet
ASTM A959 321H ASTM A959:2011 USA No activity yet
ASTM A959 348H ASTM A959:2011 USA No activity yet
EN 10088-1 X8CrNiTi18-10 EN 10088-1:2014 Europe (CEN) No activity yet
ASTM A959 347 ASTM A959:2011 USA No activity yet
EN 10088-1 X7CrNiTi18-10 EN 10088-1:2014 Europe (CEN) No activity yet
Grade ComparisonCompare With a Specific Grade →
Grade Standard Match
ASTM A959 347H ASTM A959:2011 Strong Match
EN 10088-1 X7CrNiNb18-10 EN 10088-1:2014 Strong Match
EN 10088-1 X7CrNiNb18-10 EN 10088-1:2023 Strong Match
ASTM A959 321H ASTM A959:2011 Strong Match
ASTM A959 348H ASTM A959:2011 Strong Match
EN 10088-1 X8CrNiTi18-10 EN 10088-1:2014 Strong Match
EN 10088-1 X8CrNiTi18-10 EN 10088-1:2023 Strong Match
ASTM A959 347 ASTM A959:2011 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 Nb+Ta
0.04-0.10 <=0.75 <=2.00 <=0.045 <=0.030 17.00-19.00 9.00-13.00 >=10xC, <=1.00
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength 510-710 MPa
Yield Strength >=205 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation >=30%
Condition Pipes, bars, 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
Pipes, bars, forgings, platesQ--20551071030--
Pipes, bars, forgings, platesQover 3 to 40-20549069040--
Pipes, bars, forgings, platesQover 40 to 63-20549069035--
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
0.2 % proof stress at elevated temperature (guidance only) Rp0.2 min in MPa
Product, heat treatment, thickness100 deg C150 deg C200 deg C250 deg C300 deg C350 deg C400 deg C450 deg C500 deg C550 deg C600 deg C
Pipes, bars, forgings, plates, Q171162153149139133129125123122120
For guidance only.
Source: IS 1570 (Part 7):1992, Table 4
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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