Strong Match — 95.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr19Ni9 (IS 1570 (Part 5):1985) and ASTM A959 SS304 (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr19Ni9 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A959 SS304 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr19Ni9 vs ASTM A959 SS304 is a 95.9% 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 95.9%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr19Ni9:
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr19Ni9
ASTM A959 SS304
Tensile Strength
>=515 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=205 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
Not specified
Elongation
>=40% (50 mm)
Not specified
Hardness
<=183 HB; <=88 HRB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed, quenched or solution treated plates, sheets and strips (Table 2)
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr19Ni9
Not documented
ASTM A959 SS304
Food processing, chemical equipment, kitchen equipment
Can IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr19Ni9 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 SS304?
IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr19Ni9 and ASTM A959 SS304 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 SS304 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr19Ni9 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 IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr19Ni9 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 IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr19Ni9 be substituted with ASTM A959 SS304?
IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr19Ni9 and ASTM A959 SS304 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 SS304 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 5) X04Cr19Ni9 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.