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ASTM A959 S18235 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A959 S18235 (ASTM A959:2011) and BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A959 S18235 is typically used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1), while BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (table 18). ASTM A959 S18235 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A959 S18235 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11 is a 70.6% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A959 S18235:
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH ASTM A959 29-4C ASTM A959 .- EN 10088-1 1.4301
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
70.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property ASTM A959 S18235 BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11
Standard ASTM A959:2011 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.025 <=0.030
Cr (%) 17.5-18.5 16.5-18.5
Mn (%) <=0.50 <=2.0
Mo (%) 2.00-2.50 2.00-2.50
N (%) <=0.025 Not specified
Ni (%) <=1.00 11.0-14.0
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.045
S (%) 0.15-0.35 <=0.030
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.0
Ti (%) 0.030-1.00 Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
ASTM A959 S18235
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (Table 18)
Key Differences
Can ASTM A959 S18235 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11?
ASTM A959 S18235 and BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ASTM A959 S18235 and BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11?
ASTM A959 S18235 specifies N, Ti which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11.
Can ASTM A959 S18235 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11?
ASTM A959 S18235 and BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.