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ASTM A240/A240M S33550 vs IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A240/A240M S33550 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) and IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13 (IS 11169 (Part 2):2023) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A240/A240M S33550 is typically used for pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip), while IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion of stainless steel parts; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 0.8 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, table 14). ASTM A240/A240M S33550 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A240/A240M S33550 vs IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13 is a 65.4% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A240/A240M S33550:
GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4006 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
65.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property ASTM A240/A240M S33550 IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13
Standard ASTM A240/A240M:2025 IS 11169 (Part 2):2023
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.04-0.10 0.08-0.15
Mn (%) <=1.50 <=1.50
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
Cr (%) 25.0-28.0 11.5-13.5
Ni (%) 16.5-20.0 <=0.75
N (%) 0.18-0.25 Not specified
Nb (%) 0.05-0.15 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 S33550 IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13
Tensile Strength >=600 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=280 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=35% Not specified
Hardness <=217 HB Not specified
Condition Plate, sheet and strip; yield by 0.2 percent offset Not specified
Reduction of Area, soft annealed (+A) Not specified >=60% (over 5 to 100 mm)
Tensile Strength, soft annealed (+A) Not specified <=600 MPa (over 5 to 100 mm)
Typical Applications
ASTM A240/A240M S33550
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13
Cold heading and cold extrusion of stainless steel parts; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 0.8 to 100 mm (clause 1.1, Table 14)
Key Differences
Can ASTM A240/A240M S33550 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13?
ASTM A240/A240M S33550 and IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13 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 S33550 and IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13?
ASTM A240/A240M S33550 specifies N, Nb which are not specified for IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S33550 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13?
ASTM A240/A240M S33550 and IS 11169 (Part 2) X12Cr13 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.