Strong Match — 95.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 (GB/T 3280-2015) and ASTM A959 SS304 (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is typically used for used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners., while ASTM A959 SS304 is commonly used for food processing, chemical equipment, kitchen equipment.
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while ASTM A959 SS304 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 vs ASTM A959 SS304 is a 95.6% 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 95.6%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
ASTM A959 SS304
Tensile Strength
520-720 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
205-310 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
40-60%
Not specified
Hardness
187 HB max
Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners.
ASTM A959 SS304
Food processing, chemical equipment, kitchen equipment
Can GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 SS304?
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 and ASTM A959 SS304 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 SS304 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 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 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 and ASTM A959 SS304?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 be substituted with ASTM A959 SS304?
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 and ASTM A959 SS304 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 SS304 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.