Strong Match — 96.2% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9 (IS 5522:2014) and ASTM A240/A240M S30400 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9 is typically used for utensils, while ASTM A240/A240M S30400 is commonly used for pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip).
IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A240/A240M S30400 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9 vs ASTM A240/A240M S30400 is a 94.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 96.2%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9
ASTM A240/A240M S30400
Tensile Strength
>=515 MPa
>=515 MPa
Yield Strength
>=205 MPa
>=205 MPa
Elongation
>=40%
>=40%
Hardness
<=201 HB
<=201 HB
Condition
Annealed/softened
Plate, sheet and strip; yield by 0.2 percent offset
Typical Applications
IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9
Utensils
ASTM A240/A240M S30400
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
Can IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9 Be Substituted With ASTM A240/A240M S30400?
IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9 and ASTM A240/A240M S30400 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A240/A240M S30400 is often considered as a substitute for IS 5522 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 5522 X04Cr19Ni9 and ASTM A240/A240M S30400?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9 be substituted with ASTM A240/A240M S30400?
IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9 and ASTM A240/A240M S30400 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A240/A240M S30400 is often considered as a substitute for IS 5522 X04Cr19Ni9 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.