Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 (GB/T 3280-2015) and ASTM A959 16-8-2H (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 16-8-2H is commonly used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1).
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while ASTM A959 16-8-2H is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 vs ASTM A959 16-8-2H is a 72.7% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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 16-8-2H
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 16-8-2H
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
ASTM A959 16-8-2H specifies Mo which is not specified for GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10.
Can GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 16-8-2H?
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 and ASTM A959 16-8-2H 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.
What is the difference between GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 and ASTM A959 16-8-2H?
ASTM A959 16-8-2H specifies Mo which is not specified for GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10.
Can GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 be substituted with ASTM A959 16-8-2H?
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 and ASTM A959 16-8-2H 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.