Related Material — 59.2% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A959 S21500 (ASTM A959:2011) and JIS G4305 SUS434 (JIS G4305:2012) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
ASTM A959 S21500 is typically used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1), while JIS G4305 SUS434 is commonly used for cold-rolled stainless steel plates, sheet and strip.
ASTM A959 S21500 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while JIS G4305 SUS434 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A959 S21500 vs JIS G4305 SUS434 is a 59.2% 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 59.2%.
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 S21500
JIS G4305 SUS434
Tensile Strength
Not specified
>=450 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
>=205 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
>=22%
Hardness
Not specified
<=183 HB
Condition
Not specified
Annealed plate and strip; proof strength applies only when specified by the purchaser
Typical Applications
ASTM A959 S21500
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
JIS G4305 SUS434
Cold-rolled stainless steel plates, sheet and strip
Key Differences
ASTM A959 S21500 specifies B, Cb, V which are not specified for JIS G4305 SUS434.
Can ASTM A959 S21500 Be Substituted With JIS G4305 SUS434?
ASTM A959 S21500 and JIS G4305 SUS434 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.
What is the difference between ASTM A959 S21500 and JIS G4305 SUS434?
ASTM A959 S21500 specifies B, Cb, V which are not specified for JIS G4305 SUS434.
Can ASTM A959 S21500 be substituted with JIS G4305 SUS434?
ASTM A959 S21500 and JIS G4305 SUS434 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.