Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
JIS G4304 SUS420J1 (JIS G4304:2021) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
JIS G4304 SUS420J1 is typically used for hot-rolled stainless steel plates and strips, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH is commonly used for boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature.
JIS G4304 SUS420J1 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, JIS G4304 SUS420J1 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH is a 64.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
JIS G4304 SUS420J1
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Tensile Strength
>=520 MPa
770-930 MPa
Yield Strength
>=225 MPa
>=585 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation
>=18%
>=15%
Hardness
<=223 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed plate and strip; proof strength applies only when specified by the purchaser
Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 150 (first row of Table 3)
Typical Applications
JIS G4304 SUS420J1
Hot-rolled stainless steel plates and strips
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH specifies Mo, V which are not specified for JIS G4304 SUS420J1.
Can JIS G4304 SUS420J1 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH?
JIS G4304 SUS420J1 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH 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 JIS G4304 SUS420J1 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH specifies Mo, V which are not specified for JIS G4304 SUS420J1.
Can JIS G4304 SUS420J1 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH?
JIS G4304 SUS420J1 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH 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.