IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N vs ASTM A240/A240M S34565
Related Material — 69.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N (IS 6603:2024) and ASTM A240/A240M S34565 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while ASTM A240/A240M S34565 is commonly used for pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip).
IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A240/A240M S34565 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N vs ASTM A240/A240M S34565 is a 88% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 33.3%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.8%.
Frequently Compared With IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N:
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 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N
ASTM A240/A240M S34565
Tensile Strength
800-1000 MPa
>=795 MPa
Yield Strength
>=420 MPa
>=415 MPa
Elongation
>=35%
>=35%
Condition
Solution annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 160 mm; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal)
Plate, sheet and strip; yield by 0.2 percent offset
Hardness
Not specified
<=241 HB
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
ASTM A240/A240M S34565
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
Can IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N Be Substituted With ASTM A240/A240M S34565?
IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N and ASTM A240/A240M S34565 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 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N and ASTM A240/A240M S34565?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N be substituted with ASTM A240/A240M S34565?
IS 6603 X02Cr25Ni18Mn6Mo4N and ASTM A240/A240M S34565 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.