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IS 6603 X12Cr13 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29

Strong Match — 88.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 6603 X12Cr13 (IS 6603:2024) and BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 6603 X12Cr13 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 is commonly used for ferritic and martensitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five). IS 6603 X12Cr13 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X12Cr13 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 is a 88.4% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 88.4%.

Frequently Compared With IS 6603 X12Cr13:
EN 10088-1 1.4845 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH GOST 5632 08X18H10 ASTM A959 .- GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88.4%
Specifications
Property IS 6603 X12Cr13 BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29
Standard IS 6603:2024 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.08-0.15 0.14-0.20
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.0
Mn (%) <=1.50 <=1.0
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Cr (%) 11.5-13.5 11.5-13.5
Ni (%) <=0.75 <=1.00
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 X12Cr13 BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29
Tensile Strength <=730 MPa Not specified
Hardness <=223 HB Not specified
Condition Soft annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, all sizes; hardness as printed Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X12Cr13
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29
Ferritic and martensitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five)
Can IS 6603 X12Cr13 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29?
IS 6603 X12Cr13 and BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X12Cr13 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 6603 X12Cr13 and BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 6603 X12Cr13 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29?
IS 6603 X12Cr13 and BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 420S29 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X12Cr13 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.