ASTM A240/A240M N08031 vs IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3
Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A240/A240M N08031 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) and IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3 (IS 11169 (Part 2):2023) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
ASTM A240/A240M N08031 is typically used for pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip), while IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion of stainless steel parts; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 0.8 to 50 mm (clause 1.1, table 11).
ASTM A240/A240M N08031 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A240/A240M N08031 vs IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3 is a 56.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
ASTM A240/A240M N08031
IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3
Tensile Strength
>=650 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=276 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=40%
Not specified
Condition
Plate, sheet and strip; yield by 0.2 percent offset
Not specified
Reduction of Area, solution annealed (+AT)
Not specified
>=68% (over 5 to 50 mm)
Tensile Strength, solution annealed (+AT)
Not specified
<=650 MPa (over 5 to 50 mm)
Typical Applications
ASTM A240/A240M N08031
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3
Cold heading and cold extrusion of stainless steel parts; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 0.8 to 50 mm (clause 1.1, Table 11)
Can ASTM A240/A240M N08031 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3?
ASTM A240/A240M N08031 and IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3 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 ASTM A240/A240M N08031 and IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can ASTM A240/A240M N08031 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3?
ASTM A240/A240M N08031 and IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3 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.