IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 vs ASTM A959 316N

Strong Match — 87.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 (IS 11169 (Part 2):2023) and ASTM A959 316N (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 is typically used for cold heading and cold extrusion of stainless steel parts; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 0.8 to 50 mm (clause 1.1, table 11), while ASTM A959 316N is commonly used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1). IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A959 316N is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 vs ASTM A959 316N is a 87.4% 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 87.4%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
87.4%
Specifications
Property IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 ASTM A959 316N
Standard IS 11169 (Part 2):2023 ASTM A959:2011
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.07 <=0.08
Cr (%) 16.5-18.5 16.0-18.0
Cu (%) <=1.00 Not specified
Mn (%) <=2.00 <=2.00
Mo (%) 2.00-3.00 2.00-3.00
N (%) <=0.10 0.10-0.16
Ni (%) 10.0-13.0 10.0-13.0
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 ASTM A959 316N
Reduction of Area, solution annealed (+AT) >=65% (over 5 to 50 mm) Not specified
Tensile Strength, solution annealed (+AT) <=660 MPa (over 5 to 50 mm) Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2
Cold heading and cold extrusion of stainless steel parts; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars of 0.8 to 50 mm (clause 1.1, Table 11)
ASTM A959 316N
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
Can IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 316N?
IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 and ASTM A959 316N overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 316N is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 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 IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 and ASTM A959 316N?
IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 specifies Cu which is not specified for ASTM A959 316N.
Can IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 be substituted with ASTM A959 316N?
IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 and ASTM A959 316N overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 316N is often considered as a substitute for IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr17Ni12Mo2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.