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GB/T 20878 — Stainless and heat-resisting steels — designation and chemical composition

GB/T 20878 defines the Chinese stainless steel grade designations — numeric codes such as S30408 (06Cr19Ni10, 304), S31603 (022Cr17Ni12Mo2, 316L) and S22053 (022Cr23Ni5Mo3N, 2205) — and their chemistry.

GB/T 20878 at a glance

StandardGB/T 20878
Issued byChina (SAC)
Product formDesignation system
Grades on this site19

GB/T 20878 grades and their ASTM equivalents

GB/T designationNearest ASTM / ASME gradesUNSW.Nr
S30408 (06Cr19Ni10)ASTM A182 F304, ASTM A312 TP304, ASTM A403 WP304, ASTM A193 B8 Cl.1, ASTM A194 8S304001.4301
S30403 (022Cr19Ni10)ASTM A182 F304L, ASTM A312 TP304L, ASTM A403 WP304LS304031.4307 / 1.4306
S30409 (07Cr19Ni10)ASTM A182 F304H, ASTM A312 TP304HS304091.4948
S31608 (06Cr17Ni12Mo2)ASTM A182 F316, ASTM A312 TP316, ASTM A403 WP316, ASTM A193 B8M Cl.1, ASTM A194 8MS316001.4401
S31603 (022Cr17Ni12Mo2)ASTM A182 F316L, ASTM A312 TP316L, ASTM A403 WP316LS316031.4404
S31609 (07Cr17Ni12Mo2)ASTM A182 F316H, ASTM A312 TP316HS316091.4919
S31668 (06Cr17Ni12Mo2Ti)ASTM A182 F316TiS316351.4571
S31703 (022Cr19Ni13Mo3)ASTM A182 F317L, ASTM A312 TP317L, ASTM A403 WP317LS317031.4438
S32168 (06Cr18Ni11Ti)ASTM A182 F321, ASTM A312 TP321, ASTM A403 WP321S321001.4541
S32169 (07Cr19Ni11Ti)ASTM A182 F321HS321091.4878
S34778 (06Cr18Ni11Nb)ASTM A182 F347, ASTM A312 TP347, ASTM A403 WP347S347001.4550
S34779 (07Cr18Ni11Nb)ASTM A182 F347HS347091.4912
S31008 (06Cr25Ni20)ASTM A182 F310, ASTM A312 TP310S, ASTM A403 WP310SS310001.4845
S39042 (015Cr21Ni26Mo5Cu2)UNS N08904 (904L)N089041.4539
S31252 (015Cr20Ni18Mo6CuN)ASTM A182 F44 (254 SMO)S312541.4547
S22253 / S22053 (022Cr22Ni5Mo3N / 022Cr23Ni5Mo3N)ASTM A182 F51, ASTM A182 F60 (Duplex 2205), ASTM A815 WPS31803, ASTM A815 WPS32205, ASTM A790 UNS S31803, ASTM A790 UNS S32205S318031.4462
S25073 (022Cr25Ni7Mo4N)ASTM A182 F53 (Super Duplex 2507), ASTM A815 WPS32750, ASTM A790 UNS S32750S327501.4410
S27603 (022Cr25Ni7Mo4WCuN)ASTM A182 F55 (Super Duplex S32760), ASTM A815 WPS32760, ASTM A790 UNS S32760S327601.4501
S25554 (03Cr25Ni6Mo3Cu2N)ASTM A182 F61 (Alloy 255)S325501.4507

Equivalents are the nearest commonly cited grades. Chemistry, mechanical properties and testing differ between standards — compare them before substituting one for another.

FAQ

GB/T 20878: common questions

What is the ASTM equivalent of GB/T 20878 S30408?

The nearest ASTM grades are ASTM A182 F304, ASTM A312 TP304, ASTM A403 WP304, ASTM A193 B8 Cl.1.

Does Teshi Group supply material to GB/T 20878?

Teshi Group manufactures flanges, fittings, fasteners and valves, and supplies pipes and plates, to ASTM / ASME specifications and to equivalent EN, JIS, GB and IS standards on request, with EN 10204 3.1 certificates. Send your requirement to info@teshigroup.com.

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