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ASTM A240/A240M S30600 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13

Related Material — 68.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A240/A240M S30600 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A240/A240M S30600 is typically used for pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip), while BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 is commonly used for austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 14, with table 15 for the cold drawn condition).. ASTM A240/A240M S30600 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A240/A240M S30600 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 is a 68.4% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 68.4%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A240/A240M S30600:
EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo ASTM A959 .-
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
68.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
68.4%
Specifications
Property ASTM A240/A240M S30600 BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13
Standard ASTM A240/A240M:2025 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.018 <=0.030
Mn (%) <=2.00 <=2.0
P (%) <=0.020 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.020 <=0.030
Si (%) 3.7-4.3 <=1.0
Cr (%) 17.0-18.5 16.5-18.5
Ni (%) 14.0-15.5 11.5-14.5
Mo (%) <=0.20 2.50-3.00
Cu (%) <=0.50 Not specified
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 S30600 BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13
Tensile Strength >=540 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=240 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=40% Not specified
Condition Plate, sheet and strip; yield by 0.2 percent offset Not specified
Typical Applications
ASTM A240/A240M S30600
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13
Austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 14, with Table 15 for the cold drawn condition).
Key Differences
Can ASTM A240/A240M S30600 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13?
ASTM A240/A240M S30600 and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ASTM A240/A240M S30600 and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13?
ASTM A240/A240M S30600 specifies Cu which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S30600 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13?
ASTM A240/A240M S30600 and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 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.