Close Alternative — 80.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X02Cr21Mn5Ni1N (IS 6603:2024) and ASTM A276/A276M S32101 (ASTM A276/A276M:2017) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X02Cr21Mn5Ni1N is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while ASTM A276/A276M S32101 is commonly used for stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished).
IS 6603 X02Cr21Mn5Ni1N is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A276/A276M S32101 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X02Cr21Mn5Ni1N vs ASTM A276/A276M S32101 is a 95.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 50%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 80.4%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 6603 X02Cr21Mn5Ni1N
ASTM A276/A276M S32101
Tensile Strength
>=650 MPa
>=650 MPa
Yield Strength
>=400 MPa
>=450 MPa
Elongation
>=25%
>=30%
Hardness
<=290 HB
<=290 HB
Condition
Solution annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 160 mm; Tensile Strength is a minimum as printed, hardness for guidance only
Condition A (Annealed), hot-finished or cold-finished, all sizes (first row printed)
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X02Cr21Mn5Ni1N
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
ASTM A276/A276M S32101
Stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished)
Can IS 6603 X02Cr21Mn5Ni1N Be Substituted With ASTM A276/A276M S32101?
IS 6603 X02Cr21Mn5Ni1N and ASTM A276/A276M S32101 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between IS 6603 X02Cr21Mn5Ni1N and ASTM A276/A276M S32101?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 6603 X02Cr21Mn5Ni1N be substituted with ASTM A276/A276M S32101?
IS 6603 X02Cr21Mn5Ni1N and ASTM A276/A276M S32101 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.