Minimal Match — 43.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2 (IS 4432:1988) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr2Mo5V2H (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2 is typically used for forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr2Mo5V2H is commonly used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature.
IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr2Mo5V2H is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr2Mo5V2H is a 65.4% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 43.6%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr2Mo5V2H
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2 specifies S which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr2Mo5V2H.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr2Mo5V2H specifies V, Al (metallic) which are not specified for IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2.
Can IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr2Mo5V2H?
IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr2Mo5V2H 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 4432 21Cr4Mo2 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr2Mo5V2H?
IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2 specifies S which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr2Mo5V2H. IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr2Mo5V2H specifies V, Al (metallic) which are not specified for IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2.
Can IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr2Mo5V2H?
IS 4432 21Cr4Mo2 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr2Mo5V2H 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.