Minimal Match — 48.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A240/A240M S24000 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 (GB/T 3280-2015) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
ASTM A240/A240M S24000 is typically used for pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip), while GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is commonly used for used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners..
ASTM A240/A240M S24000 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A240/A240M S24000 vs GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is a 72.9% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 48.6%.
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 S24000
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Tensile Strength
>=690 MPa
520-720 MPa
Yield Strength
>=415 MPa
205-310 MPa
Elongation
>=40%
40-60%
Hardness
<=241 HB
187 HB max
Condition
Sheet and strip (first condition printed); yield by 0.2 percent offset
Not specified
Typical Applications
ASTM A240/A240M S24000
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners.
Key Differences
ASTM A240/A240M S24000 specifies N which is not specified for GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S24000 Be Substituted With GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
ASTM A240/A240M S24000 and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 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 S24000 and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
ASTM A240/A240M S24000 specifies N which is not specified for GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S24000 be substituted with GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
ASTM A240/A240M S24000 and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 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.