Strong Match — 98.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6911 X07Cr17 (IS 6911:1992) and BS 970 EN60 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6911 X07Cr17 is typically used for stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1), while BS 970 EN60 is commonly used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars..
IS 6911 X07Cr17 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while BS 970 EN60 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, IS 6911 X07Cr17 vs BS 970 EN60 is a 98.8% 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 98.8%.
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 X07Cr17
BS 970 EN60
Bend Test (180 deg)
Mandrel diameter 2 x thickness
Not specified
Elongation (50 mm, annealed)
>=18%
Not specified
Hardness (annealed, max)
192 HBS, 88 HRB
Not specified
Tensile Strength (annealed)
>=440 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof, annealed)
>=250 MPa
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 6911 X07Cr17
Stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1)
BS 970 EN60
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars.
Can IS 6911 X07Cr17 Be Substituted With BS 970 EN60?
IS 6911 X07Cr17 and BS 970 EN60 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN60 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6911 X07Cr17 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between IS 6911 X07Cr17 and BS 970 EN60?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 6911 X07Cr17 be substituted with BS 970 EN60?
IS 6911 X07Cr17 and BS 970 EN60 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 EN60 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6911 X07Cr17 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.