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IS 6603 X03Cr17Nb vs ASTM A959 .-

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 6603 X03Cr17Nb (IS 6603:2024) and ASTM A959 .- (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 6603 X03Cr17Nb is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while ASTM A959 .- is commonly used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1). IS 6603 X03Cr17Nb is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A959 .- is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X03Cr17Nb vs ASTM A959 .- is a 66.4% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With IS 6603 X03Cr17Nb:
EN 10088-1 1.4845 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
66.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property IS 6603 X03Cr17Nb ASTM A959 .-
Standard IS 6603:2024 ASTM A959:2011
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.05 <=0.030
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
Mn (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.015 <=0.030
Cr (%) 16.0-18.0 18.0-20.0
Nb (%) <=1.00 Not specified
Cb (%) Not specified 0.10-0.60
N (%) Not specified <=0.030
Ni (%) Not specified <=0.50
Ti (%) Not specified 0.07-0.30
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 X03Cr17Nb ASTM A959 .-
Tensile Strength >=420 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=230 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=20% Not specified
Condition Annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 100 mm; Tensile Strength is a minimum as printed Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X03Cr17Nb
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
ASTM A959 .-
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
Can IS 6603 X03Cr17Nb Be Substituted With ASTM A959 .-?
IS 6603 X03Cr17Nb and ASTM A959 .- 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 X03Cr17Nb and ASTM A959 .-?
IS 6603 X03Cr17Nb specifies Nb which is not specified for ASTM A959 .-. ASTM A959 .- specifies Cb, N, Ni, Ti which are not specified for IS 6603 X03Cr17Nb.
Can IS 6603 X03Cr17Nb be substituted with ASTM A959 .-?
IS 6603 X03Cr17Nb and ASTM A959 .- 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.