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IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3 vs ASTM A959 2304

Related Material — 68.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3 (IS 6603:2024) and ASTM A959 2304 (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while ASTM A959 2304 is commonly used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1). IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A959 2304 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3 vs ASTM A959 2304 is a 68.1% 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 68.1%.

Frequently Compared With IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3:
EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo ASTM A959 .- GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
68.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
68.1%
Specifications
Property IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3 ASTM A959 2304
Standard IS 6603:2024 ASTM A959:2011
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
Mn (%) 7.0-9.0 <=2.50
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.010 <=0.030
Cr (%) 14.0-16.0 21.5-24.5
Mo (%) <=0.80 0.05-0.60
Ni (%) 4.5-6.0 3.0-5.5
N (%) 0.02-0.06 0.05-0.20
Cu (%) 2.0-4.0 0.05-0.60
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 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3 ASTM A959 2304
Tensile Strength 400-600 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=175 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=45% Not specified
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) Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
ASTM A959 2304
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Can IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 2304?
IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3 and ASTM A959 2304 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 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3 and ASTM A959 2304?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3 be substituted with ASTM A959 2304?
IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3 and ASTM A959 2304 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.