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IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2 vs ASTM A959 205

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

IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2 (IS 6911:1992) and ASTM A959 205 (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2 is typically used for stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1), while ASTM A959 205 is commonly used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1). IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while ASTM A959 205 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2 vs ASTM A959 205 is a 71.8% 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 X15Cr16Ni2:
EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH ASTM A959 .- GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
71.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2 ASTM A959 205
Standard IS 6911:1992 ASTM A959:2011
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.10-0.20 0.12-0.25
Cr (%) 15.0-17.0 16.5-18.0
Mn (%) <=1.0 14.0-15.0
Ni (%) 1.25-2.50 1.00-1.75
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.060
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Si (%) <=1.0 <=1.00
N (%) Not specified 0.32-0.40
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2 ASTM A959 205
Elongation (50 mm, annealed) >=10% Not specified
Hardness (annealed, max) 262 HBS Not specified
Tensile Strength (annealed) >=830 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof, annealed) >=640 MPa Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2
Stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1)
ASTM A959 205
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
Can IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 205?
IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2 and ASTM A959 205 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2 and ASTM A959 205?
ASTM A959 205 specifies N which is not specified for IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2.
Can IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2 be substituted with ASTM A959 205?
IS 6911 X15Cr16Ni2 and ASTM A959 205 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.