Strong Match — 94.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6911 X12Cr12 (IS 6911:1992) and EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6911 X12Cr12 is typically used for stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1), while EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 is commonly used for cutlery, turbine blades, valve parts, fasteners.
IS 6911 X12Cr12 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 6911 X12Cr12 vs EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 is a 94.7% 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 94.7%.
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 X12Cr12
EN 10088-1 X12Cr13
Elongation (50 mm, annealed)
>=16%
Not specified
Hardness (annealed, max)
212 HBS, 95 HRB
Not specified
Tensile Strength (annealed)
>=590 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof, annealed)
>=410 MPa
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 6911 X12Cr12
Stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1)
EN 10088-1 X12Cr13
Cutlery, turbine blades, valve parts, fasteners
Can IS 6911 X12Cr12 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 X12Cr13?
IS 6911 X12Cr12 and EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6911 X12Cr12 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 X12Cr12 and EN 10088-1 X12Cr13?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 6911 X12Cr12 be substituted with EN 10088-1 X12Cr13?
IS 6911 X12Cr12 and EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6911 X12Cr12 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.