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IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 vs ASTM A240/A240M S43100

Strong Match — 97% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 (IS 1570 (Part 5):1985) and ASTM A240/A240M S43100 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A240/A240M S43100 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 vs ASTM A240/A240M S43100 is a 95.5% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 97%.

Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
95.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
97%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 ASTM A240/A240M S43100
Standard IS 1570 (Part 5):1985 ASTM A240/A240M:2025
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.10-0.20 <=0.20
Si (%) <=1.0 <=1.00
Mn (%) <=1.0 <=1.00
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Cr (%) 15.0-17.0 15.0-17.0
Ni (%) 1.25-2.50 1.25-2.50
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) X15Cr16Ni2 ASTM A240/A240M S43100
Hardness <=285 HB <=285 HB
Condition Annealed, quenched or solution treated plates, sheets and strips (Table 2) Plate, sheet and strip; yield by 0.2 percent offset
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2
Not documented
ASTM A240/A240M S43100
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
Can IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 Be Substituted With ASTM A240/A240M S43100?
IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 and ASTM A240/A240M S43100 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A240/A240M S43100 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 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 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 and ASTM A240/A240M S43100?
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) X15Cr16Ni2 be substituted with ASTM A240/A240M S43100?
IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 and ASTM A240/A240M S43100 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A240/A240M S43100 is often considered as a substitute for IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.