Strong Match — 86.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A240/A240M S30441 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) and IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9 (IS 5522:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
ASTM A240/A240M S30441 is typically used for pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip), while IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9 is commonly used for utensils.
ASTM A240/A240M S30441 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A240/A240M S30441 vs IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9 is a 79.5% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 86.3%.
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 S30441
IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9
Tensile Strength
>=515 MPa
>=515 MPa
Yield Strength
>=205 MPa
>=205 MPa
Elongation
>=40%
>=40%
Hardness
<=201 HB
<=201 HB
Condition
Plate, sheet and strip; yield by 0.2 percent offset
Annealed/softened
Typical Applications
ASTM A240/A240M S30441
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9
Utensils
Key Differences
ASTM A240/A240M S30441 specifies Cu, Nb, W which are not specified for IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S30441 Be Substituted With IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9?
ASTM A240/A240M S30441 and IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A240/A240M S30441 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between ASTM A240/A240M S30441 and IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9?
ASTM A240/A240M S30441 specifies Cu, Nb, W which are not specified for IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S30441 be substituted with IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9?
ASTM A240/A240M S30441 and IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A240/A240M S30441 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.