Strong Match — 94.2% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A959 202 (ASTM A959:2011) and IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N (IS 6603:2024) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
ASTM A959 202 is typically used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1), while IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars.
ASTM A959 202 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A959 202 vs IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N is a 94.2% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 94.2%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
ASTM A959 202
IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N
Tensile Strength
Not specified
700-900 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
>=350 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
>=35%
Condition
Not specified
Solution annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 10 mm; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal)
Typical Applications
ASTM A959 202
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
Can ASTM A959 202 Be Substituted With IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N?
ASTM A959 202 and IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A959 202 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 A959 202 and IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can ASTM A959 202 be substituted with IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N?
ASTM A959 202 and IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A959 202 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.