IS 6911 X40Cr13 vs GOST 5632 12Kh13

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

IS 6911 X40Cr13 (IS 6911:1992) and GOST 5632 12Kh13 (GOST 5632-2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 6911 X40Cr13 is typically used for stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1), while GOST 5632 12Kh13 is commonly used for turbine blades, pump shafts, fasteners, cutlery. IS 6911 X40Cr13 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS) (India).

As per chemical composition, IS 6911 X40Cr13 vs GOST 5632 12Kh13 is a 71.5% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With IS 6911 X40Cr13:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
71.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property IS 6911 X40Cr13 GOST 5632 12Kh13
Standard IS 6911:1992 GOST 5632-2014
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.45 0.09–0.15
Cr (%) 12.0-14.0 12.0–14.0
Mn (%) <=1.0 ≤0.80
Ni (%) <=1.0 ≤0.60
P (%) <=0.040 Not specified
S (%) <=0.030 Not specified
Si (%) <=1.0 ≤0.80
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 X40Cr13 GOST 5632 12Kh13
Hardness (annealed, max) 255 HBS Not specified
Hardness (quenched and tempered, min) 515 HV, 50 HRC Not specified
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥540 MPa (annealed)
Hardness HRC Not specified 36–45 (hardened)
Typical Applications
IS 6911 X40Cr13
Stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1)
GOST 5632 12Kh13
Turbine blades, pump shafts, fasteners, cutlery
Key Differences
Can IS 6911 X40Cr13 Be Substituted With GOST 5632 12Kh13?
IS 6911 X40Cr13 and GOST 5632 12Kh13 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 6911 X40Cr13
No active listings currently.
GOST 5632 12Kh13
Sheet → (2 listings)
Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2700–3400 mm (106.3–133.86 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 6911 X40Cr13
0 active listings and RFQs →
GOST 5632 12Kh13
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 6911 X40Cr13 and GOST 5632 12Kh13?
IS 6911 X40Cr13 specifies P, S which are not specified for GOST 5632 12Kh13.
Can IS 6911 X40Cr13 be substituted with GOST 5632 12Kh13?
IS 6911 X40Cr13 and GOST 5632 12Kh13 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.