Strong Match — 96.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A240/A240M S82441 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) and ASTM A276/A276M S82441 (ASTM A276/A276M:2017) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
ASTM A240/A240M S82441 is typically used for pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip), while ASTM A276/A276M S82441 is commonly used for stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished).
ASTM A240/A240M S82441 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while ASTM A276/A276M S82441 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A240/A240M S82441 vs ASTM A276/A276M S82441 is a 94.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 96.6%.
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 S82441
ASTM A276/A276M S82441
Tensile Strength
>=740 MPa
>=740 MPa
Yield Strength
>=540 MPa
>=540 MPa
Elongation
>=25%
>=25%
Hardness
<=290 HB
<=290 HB
Condition
t < 0.4 in. [10.0 mm] (first condition printed); yield by 0.2 percent offset
Condition A (Annealed), hot-finished or cold-finished, under 7/16 [11 mm] sizes (first row printed)
Typical Applications
ASTM A240/A240M S82441
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
ASTM A276/A276M S82441
Stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished)
Key Differences
ASTM A240/A240M S82441 specifies Si which is not specified for ASTM A276/A276M S82441.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S82441 Be Substituted With ASTM A276/A276M S82441?
ASTM A240/A240M S82441 and ASTM A276/A276M S82441 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A276/A276M S82441 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A240/A240M S82441 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between ASTM A240/A240M S82441 and ASTM A276/A276M S82441?
ASTM A240/A240M S82441 specifies Si which is not specified for ASTM A276/A276M S82441.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S82441 be substituted with ASTM A276/A276M S82441?
ASTM A240/A240M S82441 and ASTM A276/A276M S82441 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A276/A276M S82441 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A240/A240M S82441 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.