IS 6603 X07Cr17Ni7Al vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X07Cr17Ni7Al (IS 6603:2024) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X07Cr17Ni7Al is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, 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 6603 X07Cr17Ni7Al 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 6603 X07Cr17Ni7Al vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH is a 54.3% 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 6603 X07Cr17Ni7Al
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Tensile Strength
<=850 MPa
770-930 MPa
Hardness
<=255 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 150 (first row of Table 3)
Yield Strength
Not specified
>=585 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation
Not specified
>=15%
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X07Cr17Ni7Al
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
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 6603 X07Cr17Ni7Al specifies Al which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH.
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH specifies Mo, V which are not specified for IS 6603 X07Cr17Ni7Al.
Can IS 6603 X07Cr17Ni7Al Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH?
IS 6603 X07Cr17Ni7Al 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 6603 X07Cr17Ni7Al and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH?
IS 6603 X07Cr17Ni7Al specifies Al which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH. IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH specifies Mo, V which are not specified for IS 6603 X07Cr17Ni7Al.
Can IS 6603 X07Cr17Ni7Al be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH?
IS 6603 X07Cr17Ni7Al 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.