Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 (IS 1570 (Part 5):1985) and ASTM A959 SS310 (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A959 SS310 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 vs ASTM A959 SS310 is a 70.1% 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) X40Cr13:
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) X40Cr13
ASTM A959 SS310
Tensile Strength
600-750 MPa
Not specified
Hardness
<=225 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed, quenched or solution treated bars and flats (Table 3)
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13
Not documented
ASTM A959 SS310
Furnace parts, heat exchangers, kiln components
Can IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 SS310?
IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 and ASTM A959 SS310 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) X40Cr13 and ASTM A959 SS310?
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) X40Cr13 be substituted with ASTM A959 SS310?
IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 and ASTM A959 SS310 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.