Strong Match — 94.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A959 309Cb (ASTM A959:2011) and ASTM A276/A276M S30940 (ASTM A276/A276M:2017) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
ASTM A959 309Cb is typically used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1), while ASTM A276/A276M S30940 is commonly used for stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished).
ASTM A959 309Cb is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while ASTM A276/A276M S30940 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A959 309Cb vs ASTM A276/A276M S30940 is a 94.7% 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 94.7%.
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 309Cb
ASTM A276/A276M S30940
Tensile Strength
Not specified
>=515 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
>=205 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
>=40%
Condition
Not specified
Condition A (Annealed), hot-finished, all sizes (first row printed)
Typical Applications
ASTM A959 309Cb
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
ASTM A276/A276M S30940
Stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished)
Key Differences
ASTM A276/A276M S30940 specifies Nb which is not specified for ASTM A959 309Cb.
Can ASTM A959 309Cb Be Substituted With ASTM A276/A276M S30940?
ASTM A959 309Cb and ASTM A276/A276M S30940 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A276/A276M S30940 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A959 309Cb 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 309Cb and ASTM A276/A276M S30940?
ASTM A276/A276M S30940 specifies Nb which is not specified for ASTM A959 309Cb.
Can ASTM A959 309Cb be substituted with ASTM A276/A276M S30940?
ASTM A959 309Cb and ASTM A276/A276M S30940 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A276/A276M S30940 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A959 309Cb in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.