ASTM A240/A240M S34565 vs IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N
Related Material — 69.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A240/A240M S34565 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) and IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N (IS 6603:2024) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
ASTM A240/A240M S34565 is typically used for pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip), while IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars.
ASTM A240/A240M S34565 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A240/A240M S34565 vs IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N is a 88% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 33.3%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.8%.
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 S34565
IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N
Tensile Strength
>=795 MPa
800-1000 MPa
Yield Strength
>=415 MPa
>=420 MPa
Elongation
>=35%
>=35%
Hardness
<=241 HB
Not specified
Condition
Plate, sheet and strip; yield by 0.2 percent offset
Solution annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 160 mm; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal)
Typical Applications
ASTM A240/A240M S34565
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
Can ASTM A240/A240M S34565 Be Substituted With IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N?
ASTM A240/A240M S34565 and IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N 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 S34565 and IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S34565 be substituted with IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N?
ASTM A240/A240M S34565 and IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N 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.