Strong Match — 88.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A276/A276M S24000 (ASTM A276/A276M:2017) and IS 6603 X13Mn13Cr18N (IS 6603:2024) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
ASTM A276/A276M S24000 is typically used for stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished), while IS 6603 X13Mn13Cr18N is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars.
ASTM A276/A276M S24000 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while IS 6603 X13Mn13Cr18N is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A276/A276M S24000 vs IS 6603 X13Mn13Cr18N is a 83.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 88.8%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
ASTM A276/A276M S24000
IS 6603 X13Mn13Cr18N
Tensile Strength
>=690 MPa
>=690 MPa
Yield Strength
>=380 MPa
>=380 MPa
Elongation
>=30%
>=30%
Condition
Condition A (Annealed), hot-finished or cold-finished, all sizes (first row printed)
Solution annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, all sizes; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal)
Typical Applications
ASTM A276/A276M S24000
Stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished)
IS 6603 X13Mn13Cr18N
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
Can ASTM A276/A276M S24000 Be Substituted With IS 6603 X13Mn13Cr18N?
ASTM A276/A276M S24000 and IS 6603 X13Mn13Cr18N overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6603 X13Mn13Cr18N is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A276/A276M S24000 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 A276/A276M S24000 and IS 6603 X13Mn13Cr18N?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can ASTM A276/A276M S24000 be substituted with IS 6603 X13Mn13Cr18N?
ASTM A276/A276M S24000 and IS 6603 X13Mn13Cr18N overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6603 X13Mn13Cr18N is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A276/A276M S24000 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.