Close Alternative — 83.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X05Cr17S (IS 6603:2024) and ASTM A959 436 (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X05Cr17S is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while ASTM A959 436 is commonly used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1).
IS 6603 X05Cr17S is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A959 436 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X05Cr17S vs ASTM A959 436 is a 83.1% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 83.1%.
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 X05Cr17S
ASTM A959 436
Tensile Strength
>=430 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=250 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 100 mm; Tensile Strength is a minimum as printed
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X05Cr17S
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
ASTM A959 436
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Can IS 6603 X05Cr17S Be Substituted With ASTM A959 436?
IS 6603 X05Cr17S and ASTM A959 436 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between IS 6603 X05Cr17S and ASTM A959 436?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 6603 X05Cr17S be substituted with ASTM A959 436?
IS 6603 X05Cr17S and ASTM A959 436 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.