IS 6911 X07Cr17Mn12Ni4 vs ASTM A959 202

Close Alternative — 78.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 6911 X07Cr17Mn12Ni4 (IS 6911:1992) and ASTM A959 202 (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 6911 X07Cr17Mn12Ni4 is typically used for stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1), while ASTM A959 202 is commonly used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1). IS 6911 X07Cr17Mn12Ni4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A959 202 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 6911 X07Cr17Mn12Ni4 vs ASTM A959 202 is a 78.8% 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 78.8%.

Frequently Compared With IS 6911 X07Cr17Mn12Ni4:
GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH GOST 5632 12Kh13 ASTM A959 201 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 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
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
78.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
78.8%
Specifications
Property IS 6911 X07Cr17Mn12Ni4 ASTM A959 202
Standard IS 6911:1992 ASTM A959:2011
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.12 <=0.15
Cr (%) 16.0-18.0 17.0-19.0
Mn (%) 10.0-14.0 7.5-10.0
Ni (%) 3.5-5.5 4.0-6.0
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.060
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Si (%) <=1.0 <=1.00
N (%) Not specified <=0.25
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 X07Cr17Mn12Ni4 ASTM A959 202
Bend Test (180 deg) Not required Not specified
Elongation (50 mm, annealed) >=40% Not specified
Hardness (annealed, max) 217 HBS, 95 HRB Not specified
Tensile Strength (annealed) >=540 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof, annealed) >=260 MPa Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 6911 X07Cr17Mn12Ni4
Stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1)
ASTM A959 202
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
Can IS 6911 X07Cr17Mn12Ni4 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 202?
IS 6911 X07Cr17Mn12Ni4 and ASTM A959 202 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 6911 X07Cr17Mn12Ni4 and ASTM A959 202?
ASTM A959 202 specifies N which is not specified for IS 6911 X07Cr17Mn12Ni4.
Can IS 6911 X07Cr17Mn12Ni4 be substituted with ASTM A959 202?
IS 6911 X07Cr17Mn12Ni4 and ASTM A959 202 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.