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IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 vs ASTM A959 XM-31

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 XM-31 (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 XM-31 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 vs ASTM A959 XM-31 is a 70.2% 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:
EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H EN 10088-1 1.4006 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
70.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 ASTM A959 XM-31
Standard IS 1570 (Part 5):1985 ASTM A959:2011
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.45 <=0.12
Si (%) <=1.0 0.30-1.00
Mn (%) <=1.0 14.0-16.0
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Cr (%) 12.0-14.0 17.0-18.5
Ni (%) <=1.0 <=1.00
N (%) Not specified >=0.35
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 XM-31
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 XM-31
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
Can IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 XM-31?
IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 and ASTM A959 XM-31 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 and ASTM A959 XM-31?
ASTM A959 XM-31 specifies N which is not specified for IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13.
Can IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 be substituted with ASTM A959 XM-31?
IS 1570 (Part 5) X40Cr13 and ASTM A959 XM-31 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.