Strong Match — 100% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 (IS 6911:1992) and ASTM A959 316L (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 is typically used for stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1), while ASTM A959 316L is commonly used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1).
IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A959 316L is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 vs ASTM A959 316L is a 100% 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 100%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2
ASTM A959 316L
Bend Test (180 deg)
Not required
Not specified
Elongation (50 mm, annealed)
>=40%
Not specified
Hardness (annealed, max)
192 HBS, 95 HRB
Not specified
Tensile Strength (annealed)
>=440 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof, annealed)
>=200 MPa
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2
Stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1)
ASTM A959 316L
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Can IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 316L?
IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 and ASTM A959 316L overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 316L is often considered as a substitute for IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 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 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 and ASTM A959 316L?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 be substituted with ASTM A959 316L?
IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 and ASTM A959 316L overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 316L is often considered as a substitute for IS 6911 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.