IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Minimal Match — 50.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo (IS 6911:1992) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo is typically used for stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1), while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo is commonly used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature.
IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo is a 50.5% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 50.5%.
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 X108Cr17Mo
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Hardness (annealed, max)
285 HBS
Not specified
Hardness (quenched and tempered, min)
660 HV, 58 HRC
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
930-1130 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
>=785 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation
Not specified
>=14%
Condition
Not specified
Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 150 (first row of Table 3)
Typical Applications
IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo
Stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1)
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo specifies V, N which are not specified for IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo.
Can IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo 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 6911 X108Cr17Mo and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo specifies V, N which are not specified for IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo.
Can IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo 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.