Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 5522 X07Cr17 (IS 5522:2014) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 5522 X07Cr17 is typically used for utensils, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH is commonly used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature.
IS 5522 X07Cr17 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 5522 X07Cr17 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH is a 64.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 5522 X07Cr17
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Tensile Strength
>=450 MPa
770-930 MPa
Yield Strength
>=205 MPa
>=585 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation
>=20%
>=15%
Hardness
<=183 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed/softened
Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 150 (first row of Table 3)
Typical Applications
IS 5522 X07Cr17
Utensils
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH specifies Mo, V which are not specified for IS 5522 X07Cr17.
Can IS 5522 X07Cr17 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH?
IS 5522 X07Cr17 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH 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 5522 X07Cr17 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH specifies Mo, V which are not specified for IS 5522 X07Cr17.
Can IS 5522 X07Cr17 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH?
IS 5522 X07Cr17 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH 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.