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IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2 (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 X15Cr16Ni2 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 X15Cr16Ni2 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 X15Cr16Ni2 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo is a 57.1% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2:
ASTM A959 205 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH ASTM A959 .-
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
57.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Standard IS 6911:1992 IS 1570 (Part 7):1992
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.10-0.20 0.08-0.16
Cr (%) 15.0-17.0 11.0-12.5
Mn (%) <=1.0 0.50-0.90
Ni (%) 1.25-2.50 2.0-3.0
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Si (%) <=1.0 <=0.35
Mo (%) Not specified 1.5-2.00
V (%) Not specified 0.25-0.40
N (%) Not specified 0.02-0.04
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 X15Cr16Ni2 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Elongation (50 mm, annealed) >=10% Not specified
Hardness (annealed, max) 262 HBS Not specified
Tensile Strength (annealed) >=830 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof, annealed) >=640 MPa 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 X15Cr16Ni2
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
Can IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo specifies Mo, V, N which are not specified for IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2.
Can IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2 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.