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ASTM A959 205 vs ASTM A276/A276M S20500

Strong Match — 97.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A959 205 (ASTM A959:2011) and ASTM A276/A276M S20500 (ASTM A276/A276M:2017) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A959 205 is typically used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1), while ASTM A276/A276M S20500 is commonly used for stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished). ASTM A959 205 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while ASTM A276/A276M S20500 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A959 205 vs ASTM A276/A276M S20500 is a 97.6% 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 97.6%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
97.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
97.6%
Specifications
Property ASTM A959 205 ASTM A276/A276M S20500
Standard ASTM A959:2011 ASTM A276/A276M:2017
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.25 0.12-0.25
Cr (%) 16.5-18.0 16.5-18.0
Mn (%) 14.0-15.0 14.0-15.5
N (%) 0.32-0.40 0.32-0.40
Ni (%) 1.00-1.75 1.0-1.7
P (%) <=0.060 <=0.060
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Si (%) <=1.00 <=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 A959 205 ASTM A276/A276M S20500
Tensile Strength Not specified >=690 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified >=414 MPa
Elongation Not specified >=40%
Condition Not specified Condition A (Annealed), hot-finished or cold-finished, all sizes (first row printed)
Typical Applications
ASTM A959 205
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
ASTM A276/A276M S20500
Stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished)
Can ASTM A959 205 Be Substituted With ASTM A276/A276M S20500?
ASTM A959 205 and ASTM A276/A276M S20500 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A276/A276M S20500 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A959 205 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ASTM A959 205 and ASTM A276/A276M S20500?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can ASTM A959 205 be substituted with ASTM A276/A276M S20500?
ASTM A959 205 and ASTM A276/A276M S20500 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A276/A276M S20500 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A959 205 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.