ASTM A959 S38815 vs JIS G4304 SUS316J1L

Related Material — 67.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A959 S38815 (ASTM A959:2011) and JIS G4304 SUS316J1L (JIS G4304:2021) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A959 S38815 is typically used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1), while JIS G4304 SUS316J1L is commonly used for hot-rolled stainless steel plates and strips. ASTM A959 S38815 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while JIS G4304 SUS316J1L is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A959 S38815 vs JIS G4304 SUS316J1L is a 67.1% 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 67.1%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A959 S38815:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
67.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
67.1%
Specifications
Property ASTM A959 S38815 JIS G4304 SUS316J1L
Standard ASTM A959:2011 JIS G4304:2021
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
Al (%) <=0.30 Not specified
C (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Cr (%) 13.0-15.0 17.00-19.00
Cu (%) 0.75-1.50 1.00-2.50
Mn (%) <=2.00 <=2.00
Mo (%) 0.75-1.50 1.20-2.75
Ni (%) 15.0-17.0 12.00-16.00
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.020 <=0.030
Si (%) 5.5-6.5 <=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 S38815 JIS G4304 SUS316J1L
Tensile Strength Not specified >=480 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified >=175 MPa
Elongation Not specified >=40%
Hardness Not specified <=187 HB
Condition Not specified Solution heat treated plate and strip; 0.2 percent proof strength applies only when specified by the purchaser
Typical Applications
ASTM A959 S38815
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
JIS G4304 SUS316J1L
Hot-rolled stainless steel plates and strips
Key Differences
Can ASTM A959 S38815 Be Substituted With JIS G4304 SUS316J1L?
ASTM A959 S38815 and JIS G4304 SUS316J1L 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 S38815 and JIS G4304 SUS316J1L?
ASTM A959 S38815 specifies Al which is not specified for JIS G4304 SUS316J1L.
Can ASTM A959 S38815 be substituted with JIS G4304 SUS316J1L?
ASTM A959 S38815 and JIS G4304 SUS316J1L 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.