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GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 vs ASTM A959 XM-21

Strong Match — 91.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 (GB/T 3280-2015) and ASTM A959 XM-21 (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 XM-21 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 XM-21 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 vs ASTM A959 XM-21 is a 91.7% 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 91.7%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10:
EN 10088-1 1.4845 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 ASTM A959 16-8-2H IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH ASTM A959 .- IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H GOST 5632 12Kh13 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH ASTM A959 202
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
91.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
91.7%
Specifications
Property GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 ASTM A959 XM-21
Standard GB/T 3280-2015 ASTM A959:2011
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.08 max <=0.08
Si (%) 1.00 max <=1.00
Mn (%) 2.00 max <=2.00
Cr (%) 18.00-20.00 18.0-20.0
Ni (%) 8.00-11.00 8.0-10.0
P (%) 0.045 max <=0.045
S (%) 0.030 max <=0.030
N (%) Not specified 0.16-0.30
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 XM-21
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 XM-21
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
Can GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 XM-21?
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 and ASTM A959 XM-21 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 XM-21 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
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Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2900–3300 mm (114.17–129.92 in)
ASTM A959 XM-21
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 and ASTM A959 XM-21?
ASTM A959 XM-21 specifies N which is not specified for GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10.
Can GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 be substituted with ASTM A959 XM-21?
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 and ASTM A959 XM-21 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 XM-21 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.