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IS 6603 X05Cr16Ni4CuNb vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH

Minimal Match — 37.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 6603 X05Cr16Ni4CuNb (IS 6603:2024) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 6603 X05Cr16Ni4CuNb is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH is commonly used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature. IS 6603 X05Cr16Ni4CuNb is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X05Cr16Ni4CuNb vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH is a 56.5% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 37.7%.

Frequently Compared With IS 6603 X05Cr16Ni4CuNb:
GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH ASTM A959 .- IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
56.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
37.7%
Specifications
Property IS 6603 X05Cr16Ni4CuNb IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Standard IS 6603:2024 IS 1570 (Part 7):1992
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.07 0.08-0.16
Si (%) <=0.70 <=0.60
Mn (%) <=1.50 0.40-1.00
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.035
Cr (%) 15.0-17.0 11.5-13.00
Mo (%) <=0.60 0.40-0.80
Ni (%) 3.0-5.0 <=1.0
Cu (%) 3.0-5.0 Not specified
Nb (%) <=0.45 Not specified
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 X05Cr16Ni4CuNb IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Tensile Strength <=1200 MPa 680-880 MPa
Hardness <=363 HB Not specified
Condition Solution annealed (+AT), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D; hardness as printed Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 75 (first row of Table 3)
Yield Strength Not specified >=490 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation Not specified >=20%
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X05Cr16Ni4CuNb
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
Can IS 6603 X05Cr16Ni4CuNb Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH?
IS 6603 X05Cr16Ni4CuNb and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 6603 X05Cr16Ni4CuNb and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH?
IS 6603 X05Cr16Ni4CuNb specifies Cu, Nb which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH.
Can IS 6603 X05Cr16Ni4CuNb be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH?
IS 6603 X05Cr16Ni4CuNb and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH 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.