Strong Match — 89.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti (IS 6603:2024) and ASTM A959 SS316 (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while ASTM A959 SS316 is commonly used for marine, chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing equipment.
IS 6603 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A959 SS316 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti vs ASTM A959 SS316 is a 89.6% 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 89.6%.
Frequently Compared With IS 6603 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti:
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 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti
ASTM A959 SS316
Tensile Strength
520-720 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=205 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=40%
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 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
IS 6603 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti specifies Ti which is not specified for ASTM A959 SS316.
Can IS 6603 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti Be Substituted With ASTM A959 SS316?
IS 6603 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti and ASTM A959 SS316 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 SS316 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti 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 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti and ASTM A959 SS316?
IS 6603 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti specifies Ti which is not specified for ASTM A959 SS316.
Can IS 6603 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti be substituted with ASTM A959 SS316?
IS 6603 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti and ASTM A959 SS316 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 SS316 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X04Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.