Strong Match — 93.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 (IS 6603:2024) and ASTM A959 S30430 (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while ASTM A959 S30430 is commonly used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1).
IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A959 S30430 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 vs ASTM A959 S30430 is a 93.5% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 93.5%.
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 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4
ASTM A959 S30430
Tensile Strength
450-650 MPa
Not specified
Condition
Solution annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, rod only; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal)
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
ASTM A959 S30430
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 specifies N which is not specified for ASTM A959 S30430.
Can IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 S30430?
IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 and ASTM A959 S30430 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 S30430 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 and ASTM A959 S30430?
IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 specifies N which is not specified for ASTM A959 S30430.
Can IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 be substituted with ASTM A959 S30430?
IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 and ASTM A959 S30430 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 S30430 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.