Close Alternative — 73.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A240/A240M S20432 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) and ASTM A276/A276M S20100 (ASTM A276/A276M:2017) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
ASTM A240/A240M S20432 is typically used for pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip), while ASTM A276/A276M S20100 is commonly used for stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished).
ASTM A240/A240M S20432 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while ASTM A276/A276M S20100 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A240/A240M S20432 vs ASTM A276/A276M S20100 is a 77.4% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 66.7%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 73.8%.
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 S20432
ASTM A276/A276M S20100
Tensile Strength
>=515 MPa
>=515 MPa
Yield Strength
>=205 MPa
>=275 MPa
Elongation
>=40%
>=40%
Hardness
<=201 HB
Not specified
Condition
Plate, sheet and strip; yield by 0.2 percent offset
Condition A (Annealed), hot-finished or cold-finished, all sizes (first row printed)
Typical Applications
ASTM A240/A240M S20432
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
ASTM A276/A276M S20100
Stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished)
Key Differences
ASTM A240/A240M S20432 specifies Cu which is not specified for ASTM A276/A276M S20100.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S20432 Be Substituted With ASTM A276/A276M S20100?
ASTM A240/A240M S20432 and ASTM A276/A276M S20100 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between ASTM A240/A240M S20432 and ASTM A276/A276M S20100?
ASTM A240/A240M S20432 specifies Cu which is not specified for ASTM A276/A276M S20100.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S20432 be substituted with ASTM A276/A276M S20100?
ASTM A240/A240M S20432 and ASTM A276/A276M S20100 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.