IS 6603 X20Cr13 vs ASTM A959 416Se

Strong Match — 88.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 6603 X20Cr13 (IS 6603:2024) and ASTM A959 416Se (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 6603 X20Cr13 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while ASTM A959 416Se is commonly used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1). IS 6603 X20Cr13 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A959 416Se is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X20Cr13 vs ASTM A959 416Se is a 88.4% 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 88.4%.

Frequently Compared With IS 6603 X20Cr13:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
88.4%
Specifications
Property IS 6603 X20Cr13 ASTM A959 416Se
Standard IS 6603:2024 ASTM A959:2011
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.16-0.25 <=0.15
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
Mn (%) <=1.50 <=1.25
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.06
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.06
Cr (%) 12.0-14.0 12.0-14.0
Se (%) Not specified >=0.15
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 X20Cr13 ASTM A959 416Se
Tensile Strength <=900 MPa Not specified
Hardness <=230 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 X20Cr13
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
ASTM A959 416Se
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
Can IS 6603 X20Cr13 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 416Se?
IS 6603 X20Cr13 and ASTM A959 416Se overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 416Se is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X20Cr13 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 6603 X20Cr13 and ASTM A959 416Se?
ASTM A959 416Se specifies Se which is not specified for IS 6603 X20Cr13.
Can IS 6603 X20Cr13 be substituted with ASTM A959 416Se?
IS 6603 X20Cr13 and ASTM A959 416Se overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 416Se is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X20Cr13 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.