ASTM A959 S41500 vs IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo

Strong Match — 88.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A959 S41500 (ASTM A959:2011) and IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo (IS 6603:2024) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A959 S41500 is typically used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1), while IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars. ASTM A959 S41500 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A959 S41500 vs IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo is a 88.9% 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 88.9%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A959 S41500:
EN 10088-1 1.4006 ASTM A959 25-4-4 ASTM A959 26-3-3 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 08X18H10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH ASTM A959 29-4C
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88.9%
Specifications
Property ASTM A959 S41500 IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo
Standard ASTM A959:2011 IS 6603:2024
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.05 <=0.05
Cr (%) 11.5-14.0 12.0-14.0
Mn (%) 0.50-1.00 0.50-1.00
Mo (%) 0.50-1.00 0.30-1.00
Ni (%) 3.5-5.5 3.5-4.5
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.015
Si (%) <=0.60 <=0.70
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 S41500 IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo
Tensile Strength Not specified <=1100 MPa
Hardness Not specified <=320 HB
Condition Not specified Soft annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, all sizes; hardness as printed
Typical Applications
ASTM A959 S41500
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
Can ASTM A959 S41500 Be Substituted With IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo?
ASTM A959 S41500 and IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A959 S41500 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 S41500 and IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can ASTM A959 S41500 be substituted with IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo?
ASTM A959 S41500 and IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo is often considered as a substitute for ASTM A959 S41500 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.