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IS 6911 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti vs BS 970 (Part 3) 316S31

Strong Match — 89.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 6911 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti (IS 6911:1992) and BS 970 (Part 3) 316S31 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 6911 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti is typically used for stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1), while BS 970 (Part 3) 316S31 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (table 18). IS 6911 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 (Part 3) 316S31 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, IS 6911 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti vs BS 970 (Part 3) 316S31 is a 89.4% 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 89.4%.

Frequently Compared With IS 6911 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti:
EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4845 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
89.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
89.4%
Specifications
Property IS 6911 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti BS 970 (Part 3) 316S31
Standard IS 6911:1992 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.08 <=0.07
Cr (%) 16.0-18.0 16.5-18.5
Mn (%) <=2.0 <=2.0
Mo (%) 2.0-3.0 2.00-2.50
Ni (%) 10.0-14.0 10.5-13.5
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Si (%) <=1.0 <=1.0
Ti (%) >=5x(C+N), <=0.80 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 6911 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti BS 970 (Part 3) 316S31
Bend Test (180 deg) Not required Not specified
Elongation (50 mm, annealed) >=35% Not specified
Hardness (annealed, max) 192 HBS, 95 HRB Not specified
Tensile Strength (annealed) >=490 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof, annealed) >=220 MPa Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 6911 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti
Stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1)
BS 970 (Part 3) 316S31
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (Table 18)
Key Differences
Can IS 6911 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 316S31?
IS 6911 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti and BS 970 (Part 3) 316S31 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 316S31 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6911 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti 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 6911 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti and BS 970 (Part 3) 316S31?
IS 6911 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti specifies Ti which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 316S31.
Can IS 6911 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 316S31?
IS 6911 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti and BS 970 (Part 3) 316S31 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 316S31 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6911 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.