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ASTM A240/A240M S31600 vs IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2

Strong Match — 97.2% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A240/A240M S31600 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) and IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 (IS 1570 (Part 5):1985) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A240/A240M S31600 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A240/A240M S31600 vs IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 is a 95.8% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 97.2%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A240/A240M S31600:
EN 10088-1 1.4845 ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 08X18H10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
95.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
97.2%
Specifications
Property ASTM A240/A240M S31600 IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2
Standard ASTM A240/A240M:2025 IS 1570 (Part 5):1985
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.08 <=0.08
Mn (%) <=2.00 <=2.0
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Si (%) <=0.75 <=1.0
Cr (%) 16.0-18.0 16.0-18.0
Ni (%) 10.0-14.0 10.0-14.0
Mo (%) 2.00-3.00 2.0-3.0
N (%) <=0.10 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 S31600 IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2
Tensile Strength >=515 MPa >=515 MPa
Yield Strength >=205 MPa >=205 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Elongation >=40% >=40% (50 mm)
Hardness <=217 HB <=217 HB; <=95 HRB
Condition Plate, sheet and strip; yield by 0.2 percent offset Annealed, quenched or solution treated plates, sheets and strips (Table 2)
Typical Applications
ASTM A240/A240M S31600
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2
Not documented
Key Differences
Can ASTM A240/A240M S31600 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2?
ASTM A240/A240M S31600 and IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A240/A240M S31600 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ASTM A240/A240M S31600 and IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2?
ASTM A240/A240M S31600 specifies N which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S31600 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2?
ASTM A240/A240M S31600 and IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A240/A240M S31600 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.