JIS G4303 SUS316 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo

Minimal Match — 30.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

JIS G4303 SUS316 (JIS G4303:2021) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. JIS G4303 SUS316 is typically used for marine applications, chemical processing, pharmaceutical equipment, 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. JIS G4303 SUS316 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, JIS G4303 SUS316 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo is a 45.8% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 30.5%.

Frequently Compared With JIS G4303 SUS316:
EN 10088-1 1.4401 GOST 5632 08X18H10 GOST 5632 12Kh13 EN 10088-1 1.4006 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4845 ASTM A959 .- IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
45.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
30.5%
Specifications
Property JIS G4303 SUS316 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Standard JIS G4303:2021 IS 1570 (Part 7):1992
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) ≤0.08 0.08-0.16
Si (%) ≤1.00 <=0.35
Mn (%) ≤2.00 0.50-0.90
Cr (%) 16.0–18.0 11.0-12.5
Ni (%) 10.0–14.0 2.0-3.0
Mo (%) 2.0–3.0 1.5-2.00
P (%) Not specified <=0.040
S (%) Not specified <=0.030
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 JIS G4303 SUS316 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Tensile Strength ≥520 MPa 930-1130 MPa
Yield Strength ≥205 MPa >=785 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation ≥40% >=14%
Hardness ≤187 HB Not specified
Condition Not specified Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 150 (first row of Table 3)
Typical Applications
JIS G4303 SUS316
Marine applications, chemical processing, pharmaceutical equipment
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 JIS G4303 SUS316 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
JIS G4303 SUS316 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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JIS G4303 SUS316
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Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2800–3300 mm (110.24–129.92 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between JIS G4303 SUS316 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo specifies P, S, V, N which are not specified for JIS G4303 SUS316.
Can JIS G4303 SUS316 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
JIS G4303 SUS316 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.