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ASTM A240/A240M S82121 vs IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3

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

ASTM A240/A240M S82121 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) and IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3 (IS 11169 (Part 2):2023) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A240/A240M S82121 is typically used for pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip), while IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3 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 50 mm (clause 1.1, table 11). ASTM A240/A240M S82121 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A240/A240M S82121 vs IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3 is a 62.8% 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 S82121:
ASTM A959 2304 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo ASTM A959 .- GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
62.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property ASTM A240/A240M S82121 IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3
Standard ASTM A240/A240M:2025 IS 11169 (Part 2):2023
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.035 <=0.030
Mn (%) 1.00-2.50 <=2.00
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.010 <=0.015
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
Cr (%) 21.0-23.0 16.5-18.5
Ni (%) 2.0-4.0 10.5-13.0
Mo (%) 0.30-1.30 2.50-3.00
N (%) 0.15-0.25 <=0.10
Cu (%) 0.20-1.20 <=1.00
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 S82121 IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3
Tensile Strength >=650 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=450 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=25% Not specified
Hardness <=286 HB Not specified
Condition Plate, sheet and strip; yield by 0.2 percent offset Not specified
Reduction of Area, solution annealed (+AT) Not specified >=68% (over 5 to 50 mm)
Tensile Strength, solution annealed (+AT) Not specified <=650 MPa (over 5 to 50 mm)
Typical Applications
ASTM A240/A240M S82121
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3
Cold heading and cold extrusion of stainless steel parts; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 0.8 to 50 mm (clause 1.1, Table 11)
Can ASTM A240/A240M S82121 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3?
ASTM A240/A240M S82121 and IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3 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 S82121 and IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S82121 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3?
ASTM A240/A240M S82121 and IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr17Ni12Mo3 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.