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BS 970 (Part 3) 304S11 vs IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr19Ni10

Strong Match — 93.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

BS 970 (Part 3) 304S11 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr19Ni10 (IS 11169 (Part 2):1989) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. BS 970 (Part 3) 304S11 is typically used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (table 18), while IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr19Ni10 is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars (clause 1.1). BS 970 (Part 3) 304S11 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr19Ni10 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 304S11 vs IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr19Ni10 is a 93.8% 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 93.8%.

Frequently Compared With BS 970 (Part 3) 304S11:
GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 ASTM A959 .- IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH ASTM A959 201L EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
93.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
93.8%
Specifications
Property BS 970 (Part 3) 304S11 IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr19Ni10
Standard BS 970 (Part 3):1991 IS 11169 (Part 2):1989
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Si (%) <=1.0 <=1.0
Mn (%) <=2.0 <=2.0
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Cr (%) 17.0-19.0 17.5-20.0
Ni (%) 9.0-12.0 8.0-12.0
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property BS 970 (Part 3) 304S11 IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr19Ni10
Yield Strength (0.2% proof) Not specified >=175 MPa
Tensile Strength Not specified 450-700 MPa
Elongation Not specified >=50%
Impact (U-notch 5 mm) Not specified >=60 J
Condition Not specified Quenched reference test piece (Table 6 treatment)
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S11
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (Table 18)
IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr19Ni10
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars (clause 1.1)
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 304S11 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S11 and IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr19Ni10 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr19Ni10 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 304S11 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 BS 970 (Part 3) 304S11 and IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr19Ni10?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 304S11 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr19Ni10?
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S11 and IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr19Ni10 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 2) X02Cr19Ni10 is often considered as a substitute for BS 970 (Part 3) 304S11 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.