IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni7Mo4CuWN vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Minimal Match — 25.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni7Mo4CuWN (IS 6603:2024) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni7Mo4CuWN is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo is commonly used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature.
IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni7Mo4CuWN is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni7Mo4CuWN vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo is a 38.5% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 25.7%.
Frequently Compared With IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni7Mo4CuWN:
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni7Mo4CuWN
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Tensile Strength
>=730 MPa
930-1130 MPa
Yield Strength
>=530 MPa
>=785 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation
>=25%
>=14%
Hardness
<=290 HB
Not specified
Condition
Solution annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 160 mm; Tensile Strength is a minimum as printed, hardness for guidance only
Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 150 (first row of Table 3)
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni7Mo4CuWN
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni7Mo4CuWN specifies Cu, W which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo specifies V which is not specified for IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni7Mo4CuWN.
Can IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni7Mo4CuWN Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni7Mo4CuWN and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo 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 6603 X02Cr25Ni7Mo4CuWN and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni7Mo4CuWN specifies Cu, W which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo. IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo specifies V which is not specified for IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni7Mo4CuWN.
Can IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni7Mo4CuWN be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni7Mo4CuWN and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo 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.