Strong Match — 92.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X04Cr17 (IS 6603:2024) and ASTM A959 430F (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X04Cr17 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while ASTM A959 430F is commonly used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1).
IS 6603 X04Cr17 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A959 430F is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X04Cr17 vs ASTM A959 430F is a 92.4% 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 92.4%.
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 X04Cr17
ASTM A959 430F
Tensile Strength
>=400 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=240 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=20%
Not specified
Hardness
<=200 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 75 mm; Tensile Strength is a minimum as printed
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X04Cr17
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
ASTM A959 430F
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Can IS 6603 X04Cr17 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 430F?
IS 6603 X04Cr17 and ASTM A959 430F overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 430F is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X04Cr17 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 X04Cr17 and ASTM A959 430F?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 6603 X04Cr17 be substituted with ASTM A959 430F?
IS 6603 X04Cr17 and ASTM A959 430F overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 430F is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X04Cr17 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.