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IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo vs ASTM A959 SS316

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo (IS 6911:1992) and ASTM A959 SS316 (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo is typically used for stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1), while ASTM A959 SS316 is commonly used for marine, chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing equipment. IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A959 SS316 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo vs ASTM A959 SS316 is a 72.2% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
72.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo ASTM A959 SS316
Standard IS 6911:1992 ASTM A959:2011
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.95-1.20 <=0.08
Cr (%) 16.0-18.0 16.0-18.0
Mn (%) <=1.0 <=2.00
Mo (%) <=0.75 2.00-3.00
Ni (%) <=0.50 10.0-14.0
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Si (%) <=1.0 <=1.00
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 X108Cr17Mo ASTM A959 SS316
Hardness (annealed, max) 285 HBS Not specified
Hardness (quenched and tempered, min) 660 HV, 58 HRC Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo
Stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1)
ASTM A959 SS316
Marine, chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing equipment
Can IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo Be Substituted With ASTM A959 SS316?
IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo and ASTM A959 SS316 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo
No active listings currently.
ASTM A959 SS316
Sheet → (24 listings)
Thickness: 2–6 mm (0.08–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2500–4000 mm (98.43–157.48 in)
Plate → (6 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2600–4200 mm (102.36–165.35 in)
Round Bar → (3 listings)
Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 2500–4200 mm (98.43–165.35 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo
0 active listings and RFQs →
ASTM A959 SS316
33 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo and ASTM A959 SS316?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo be substituted with ASTM A959 SS316?
IS 6911 X108Cr17Mo and ASTM A959 SS316 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.