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ASTM A240/A240M S31609 vs IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2

Strong Match — 95.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A240/A240M S31609 (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 S31609 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 S31609 vs IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 is a 93.6% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 95.7%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A240/A240M S31609:
GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH ASTM A959 .- IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
93.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
95.7%
Specifications
Property ASTM A240/A240M S31609 IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2
Standard ASTM A240/A240M:2025 IS 1570 (Part 5):1985
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.04-0.10 <=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
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 S31609 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 S31609
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2
Not documented
Can ASTM A240/A240M S31609 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2?
ASTM A240/A240M S31609 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 S31609 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 S31609 and IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S31609 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2?
ASTM A240/A240M S31609 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 S31609 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.