Strong Match — 91.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 5522 X07Cr17 (IS 5522:2014) and ASTM A240/A240M S43000 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 5522 X07Cr17 is typically used for utensils, while ASTM A240/A240M S43000 is commonly used for pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip).
IS 5522 X07Cr17 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A240/A240M S43000 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, IS 5522 X07Cr17 vs ASTM A240/A240M S43000 is a 100% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 75%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 91.7%.
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 X07Cr17
ASTM A240/A240M S43000
Tensile Strength
>=450 MPa
>=450 MPa
Yield Strength
>=205 MPa
>=205 MPa
Elongation
>=20%
>=22%
Hardness
<=183 HB
<=183 HB
Condition
Annealed/softened
Plate, sheet and strip; yield by 0.2 percent offset
Typical Applications
IS 5522 X07Cr17
Utensils
ASTM A240/A240M S43000
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
Can IS 5522 X07Cr17 Be Substituted With ASTM A240/A240M S43000?
IS 5522 X07Cr17 and ASTM A240/A240M S43000 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A240/A240M S43000 is often considered as a substitute for IS 5522 X07Cr17 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 X07Cr17 and ASTM A240/A240M S43000?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 5522 X07Cr17 be substituted with ASTM A240/A240M S43000?
IS 5522 X07Cr17 and ASTM A240/A240M S43000 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A240/A240M S43000 is often considered as a substitute for IS 5522 X07Cr17 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.