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IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3 vs ASTM A959 XM-25

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3 (IS 6603:2024) and ASTM A959 XM-25 (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 XM-25 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 XM-25 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3 vs ASTM A959 XM-25 is a 72.9% 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 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3:
EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4845 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo ASTM A959 2304 ASTM A959 .- GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
72.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3 ASTM A959 XM-25
Standard IS 6603:2024 ASTM A959:2011
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.030 <=0.05
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
Mn (%) 7.0-9.0 <=1.00
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.010 <=0.030
Cr (%) 14.0-16.0 14.0-16.0
Mo (%) <=0.80 0.50-1.00
Ni (%) 4.5-6.0 5.0-7.0
N (%) 0.02-0.06 Not specified
Cu (%) 2.0-4.0 1.25-1.75
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 XM-25
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 XM-25
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
Can IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 XM-25?
IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3 and ASTM A959 XM-25 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 XM-25?
IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3 specifies N which is not specified for ASTM A959 XM-25.
Can IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3 be substituted with ASTM A959 XM-25?
IS 6603 X03Cr15Mn8Ni5Cu3 and ASTM A959 XM-25 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.