Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6911 X40Cr13 (IS 6911:1992) and GOST 5632 08X18H10 (GOST 5632-2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6911 X40Cr13 is typically used for stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1), while GOST 5632 08X18H10 is commonly used for chemical equipment, food processing, general corrosion resistant applications.
IS 6911 X40Cr13 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS) (India).
As per chemical composition, IS 6911 X40Cr13 vs GOST 5632 08X18H10 is a 62.8% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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 X40Cr13
GOST 5632 08X18H10
Hardness (annealed, max)
255 HBS
Not specified
Hardness (quenched and tempered, min)
515 HV, 50 HRC
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
≥520 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
≥205 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
≥40%
Typical Applications
IS 6911 X40Cr13
Stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1)
GOST 5632 08X18H10
Chemical equipment, food processing, general corrosion resistant applications
Can IS 6911 X40Cr13 Be Substituted With GOST 5632 08X18H10?
IS 6911 X40Cr13 and GOST 5632 08X18H10 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.
What is the difference between IS 6911 X40Cr13 and GOST 5632 08X18H10?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 6911 X40Cr13 be substituted with GOST 5632 08X18H10?
IS 6911 X40Cr13 and GOST 5632 08X18H10 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.