Close Alternative — 70.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A276/A276M S44627 (ASTM A276/A276M:2017) and ASTM A240/A240M S44725 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
ASTM A276/A276M S44627 is typically used for stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished), while ASTM A240/A240M S44725 is commonly used for pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip).
ASTM A276/A276M S44627 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while ASTM A240/A240M S44725 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A276/A276M S44627 vs ASTM A240/A240M S44725 is a 68.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 75%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 70.5%.
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 S44627
ASTM A240/A240M S44725
Tensile Strength
>=450 MPa
>=450 MPa
Yield Strength
>=275 MPa
>=275 MPa
Elongation
>=20%
>=20%
Hardness
<=219 HB
<=210 HB
Condition
Condition A (Annealed), hot-finished, all sizes (first row printed)
Plate, sheet and strip; yield by 0.2 percent offset
Typical Applications
ASTM A276/A276M S44627
Stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished)
ASTM A240/A240M S44725
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
Key Differences
ASTM A276/A276M S44627 specifies Cu, Nb which are not specified for ASTM A240/A240M S44725.
Can ASTM A276/A276M S44627 Be Substituted With ASTM A240/A240M S44725?
ASTM A276/A276M S44627 and ASTM A240/A240M S44725 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between ASTM A276/A276M S44627 and ASTM A240/A240M S44725?
ASTM A276/A276M S44627 specifies Cu, Nb which are not specified for ASTM A240/A240M S44725.
Can ASTM A276/A276M S44627 be substituted with ASTM A240/A240M S44725?
ASTM A276/A276M S44627 and ASTM A240/A240M S44725 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.