Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 (IS 1570 (Part 5):1985) and ASTM A959 205 (ASTM A959:2011) 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 A959 205 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 vs ASTM A959 205 is a 71.8% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2:
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 A959 205
Hardness
<=285 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed, quenched or solution treated plates, sheets and strips (Table 2)
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2
Not documented
ASTM A959 205
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
ASTM A959 205 specifies N which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2.
Can IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 205?
IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 and ASTM A959 205 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 IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 and ASTM A959 205?
ASTM A959 205 specifies N which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2.
Can IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 be substituted with ASTM A959 205?
IS 1570 (Part 5) X15Cr16Ni2 and ASTM A959 205 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.