Minimal Match — 32.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
KS D3566 STS304 (KS D3566:2021) and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo (IS 1570 (Part 7):1992) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
KS D3566 STS304 is typically used for chemical equipment, food processing machinery, kitchen equipment, architectural applications, storage tanks., 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.
KS D3566 STS304 is defined under Korean Industrial Standards (KS), originating from South Korea, while IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, KS D3566 STS304 vs IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo is a 49.4% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 32.9%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
KS D3566 STS304
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Tensile Strength
520 MPa min
930-1130 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2% proof)
205 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
40% min
>=14%
Hardness
HB 187 max
Not specified
Yield Strength
Not specified
>=785 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Condition
Not specified
Bars, forgings, Q+T, thickness up to 150 (first row of Table 3)
Boilers, pressure vessels, steam turbines, steam and water piping and other power plant equipment working at elevated temperature
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo specifies Mo, V, N which are not specified for KS D3566 STS304.
Can KS D3566 STS304 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
KS D3566 STS304 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.
What is the difference between KS D3566 STS304 and IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo specifies Mo, V, N which are not specified for KS D3566 STS304.
Can KS D3566 STS304 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo?
KS D3566 STS304 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.