ASTM A240/A240M S32900 vs IS 1570 (Part 5) X108Cr17Mo
Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A240/A240M S32900 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) and IS 1570 (Part 5) X108Cr17Mo (IS 1570 (Part 5):1985) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
ASTM A240/A240M S32900 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while IS 1570 (Part 5) X108Cr17Mo is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A240/A240M S32900 vs IS 1570 (Part 5) X108Cr17Mo is a 65% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
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 S32900
IS 1570 (Part 5) X108Cr17Mo
Tensile Strength
>=620 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=485 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=15%
Not specified
Hardness
<=269 HB
<=269 HB
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 S32900
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
IS 1570 (Part 5) X108Cr17Mo
Not documented
Can ASTM A240/A240M S32900 Be Substituted With IS 1570 (Part 5) X108Cr17Mo?
ASTM A240/A240M S32900 and IS 1570 (Part 5) X108Cr17Mo 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.
What is the difference between ASTM A240/A240M S32900 and IS 1570 (Part 5) X108Cr17Mo?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S32900 be substituted with IS 1570 (Part 5) X108Cr17Mo?
ASTM A240/A240M S32900 and IS 1570 (Part 5) X108Cr17Mo 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.