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ASTM A959 XM-18 vs IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2

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

ASTM A959 XM-18 (ASTM A959:2011) and IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 (IS 6911:1992) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A959 XM-18 is typically used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1), while IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 is commonly used for stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1). ASTM A959 XM-18 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A959 XM-18 vs IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 is a 73.1% 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 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A959 XM-18:
EN 10088-1 1.4401 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H EN 10088-1 1.4006 ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
73.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property ASTM A959 XM-18 IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2
Standard ASTM A959:2011 IS 6911:1992
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.03 <=0.03
Cr (%) 17.5-20.5 16.0-18.0
Mn (%) 7.5-9.0 <=2.0
Mo (%) 2.00-3.00 2.0-3.0
N (%) 0.25-0.50 Not specified
Ni (%) 5.0-7.0 10.0-14.0
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.0
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 XM-18 IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2
Bend Test (180 deg) Not specified Not required
Elongation (50 mm, annealed) Not specified >=40%
Hardness (annealed, max) Not specified 192 HBS, 95 HRB
Tensile Strength (annealed) Not specified >=440 MPa
Yield Strength (0.2% proof, annealed) Not specified >=200 MPa
Typical Applications
ASTM A959 XM-18
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2
Stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
Can ASTM A959 XM-18 Be Substituted With IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2?
ASTM A959 XM-18 and IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 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 XM-18 and IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2?
ASTM A959 XM-18 specifies N which is not specified for IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2.
Can ASTM A959 XM-18 be substituted with IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2?
ASTM A959 XM-18 and IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 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.