Post Stock Login Register

IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N vs ASTM A959 XM-10

Close Alternative — 76.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N (IS 6603:2024) and ASTM A959 XM-10 (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while ASTM A959 XM-10 is commonly used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1). IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A959 XM-10 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N vs ASTM A959 XM-10 is a 76.6% 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 76.6%.

Frequently Compared With IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N:
ASTM A959 202 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4301 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo ASTM A959 201 ASTM A959 .- GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
76.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
76.6%
Specifications
Property IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N ASTM A959 XM-10
Standard IS 6603:2024 ASTM A959:2011
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.15 <=0.08
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
Mn (%) 7.5-10.0 8.0-10.0
P (%) <=0.060 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Cr (%) 17.5-19.0 19.0-21.5
Ni (%) 4.0-6.0 5.5-7.5
N (%) 0.15-0.30 0.15-0.40
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 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N ASTM A959 XM-10
Tensile Strength 700-900 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=350 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=35% Not specified
Condition Solution annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 10 mm; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal) Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
ASTM A959 XM-10
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Can IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N Be Substituted With ASTM A959 XM-10?
IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N and ASTM A959 XM-10 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.
On M-EX Right Now
IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N
0 active listings and RFQs →
ASTM A959 XM-10
0 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N and ASTM A959 XM-10?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N be substituted with ASTM A959 XM-10?
IS 6603 X12Cr18Mn9Ni5N and ASTM A959 XM-10 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.