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IS 6603 X12Cr13 vs ASTM A959 .-

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

IS 6603 X12Cr13 (IS 6603:2024) and ASTM A959 .- (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 6603 X12Cr13 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 X12Cr13 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 X12Cr13 vs ASTM A959 .- is a 70.9% 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 X12Cr13:
EN 10088-1 1.4845 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH GOST 5632 08X18H10 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
70.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property IS 6603 X12Cr13 ASTM A959 .-
Standard IS 6603:2024 ASTM A959:2011
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.08-0.15 <=0.030
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
Mn (%) <=1.50 <=1.00
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Cr (%) 11.5-13.5 18.0-20.0
Ni (%) <=0.75 <=0.50
Cb (%) Not specified 0.10-0.60
N (%) Not specified <=0.030
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 X12Cr13 ASTM A959 .-
Tensile Strength <=730 MPa Not specified
Hardness <=223 HB Not specified
Condition Soft annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, all sizes; hardness as printed Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X12Cr13
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 X12Cr13 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 .-?
IS 6603 X12Cr13 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 X12Cr13 and ASTM A959 .-?
ASTM A959 .- specifies Cb, N, Ti which are not specified for IS 6603 X12Cr13.
Can IS 6603 X12Cr13 be substituted with ASTM A959 .-?
IS 6603 X12Cr13 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.