Post Stock Login Register

ASTM A240/A240M S30616 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13

Related Material — 66.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A240/A240M S30616 (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 S30616 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 S30616 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 S30616 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13 is a 66.4% 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 66.4%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A240/A240M S30616:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H EN 10088-1 1.4845 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 ASTM A959 .- EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
66.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
66.4%
Specifications
Property ASTM A240/A240M S30616 BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13
Standard ASTM A240/A240M:2025 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.020 <=0.030
Mn (%) <=1.50 <=2.0
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.015 <=0.030
Si (%) 3.9-4.7 <=1.0
Cr (%) 16.5-18.5 16.5-18.5
Ni (%) 13.0-15.5 11.5-14.5
Mo (%) <=0.50 2.50-3.00
Cu (%) <=0.40 Not specified
Nb (%) 0.30-0.70 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 S30616 BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13
Tensile Strength >=590 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=245 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=40% Not specified
Hardness <=241 HB Not specified
Condition Plate, sheet and strip; yield by 0.2 percent offset Not specified
Typical Applications
ASTM A240/A240M S30616
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 S30616 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13?
ASTM A240/A240M S30616 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.
On M-EX Right Now
ASTM A240/A240M S30616
0 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13
0 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ASTM A240/A240M S30616 and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13?
ASTM A240/A240M S30616 specifies Cu, Nb which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S30616 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 316S13?
ASTM A240/A240M S30616 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.