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ASTM A959 405 vs ASTM A276/A276M S40500

Strong Match — 100% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A959 405 (ASTM A959:2011) and ASTM A276/A276M S40500 (ASTM A276/A276M:2017) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A959 405 is typically used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1), while ASTM A276/A276M S40500 is commonly used for stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished). ASTM A959 405 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while ASTM A276/A276M S40500 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A959 405 vs ASTM A276/A276M S40500 is a 100% 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 100%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
100%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
100%
Specifications
Property ASTM A959 405 ASTM A276/A276M S40500
Standard ASTM A959:2011 ASTM A276/A276M:2017
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
Al (%) 0.10-0.30 0.10-0.30
C (%) <=0.08 <=0.08
Cr (%) 11.5-14.5 11.5-14.5
Mn (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
Ni (%) <=0.50 <=0.50
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
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 405 ASTM A276/A276M S40500
Hardness Not specified <=207 HB
Condition Not specified Condition A (Annealed), hot-finished, all sizes (first row printed)
Typical Applications
ASTM A959 405
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
ASTM A276/A276M S40500
Stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished)
Can ASTM A959 405 Be Substituted With ASTM A276/A276M S40500?
ASTM A959 405 and ASTM A276/A276M S40500 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A276/A276M S40500 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A959 405 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 405 and ASTM A276/A276M S40500?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can ASTM A959 405 be substituted with ASTM A276/A276M S40500?
ASTM A959 405 and ASTM A276/A276M S40500 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A276/A276M S40500 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A959 405 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.