Strong Match — 100% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A959 S38400 (ASTM A959:2011) and IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Ni18Cr16 (IS 11169 (Part 2):2023) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
ASTM A959 S38400 is typically used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1), while IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Ni18Cr16 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion of stainless steel parts; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 0.8 to 50 mm (clause 1.1, table 11).
ASTM A959 S38400 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Ni18Cr16 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A959 S38400 vs IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Ni18Cr16 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%.
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 S38400
IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Ni18Cr16
Reduction of Area, cold drawn and solution annealed (+AT+C+AT)
Not specified
>=68% (0.8 to 5 mm)
Tensile Strength, cold drawn and solution annealed (+AT+C+AT)
Not specified
<=640 MPa (0.8 to 2 mm) / <=600 MPa (over 2 to 5 mm)
Typical Applications
ASTM A959 S38400
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Ni18Cr16
Cold heading and cold extrusion of stainless steel parts; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 0.8 to 50 mm (clause 1.1, Table 11)
Can ASTM A959 S38400 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Ni18Cr16?
ASTM A959 S38400 and IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Ni18Cr16 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Ni18Cr16 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A959 S38400 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 S38400 and IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Ni18Cr16?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can ASTM A959 S38400 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Ni18Cr16?
ASTM A959 S38400 and IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Ni18Cr16 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Ni18Cr16 is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A959 S38400 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.