International Material Cross-Reference & Equivalency
Cross-reference designations across national and international standards (ASTM/UNS, EN/DIN Werkstoff, JIS, ISO, GB). Comparable does not mean equivalent. Engineering substitutions must account for differing impurity limits, testing protocols, and mechanical tolerances.
International standard designations are established by distinct standards bodies with differing testing standards (e.g. ASTM E8 vs ISO 6892-1). Even when chemical compositions overlap, allowable trace impurities (such as phosphorus, sulfur, or iron), grain size requirements, temper nomenclature, and minimum elongation criteria can differ.
Never authorize a structural alloy substitution without verifying the governing procurement specification, temper, ruling section size, and environmental compatibility.
Relationship Classification Governance
Identical chemical composition and mechanical requirements across different naming authorities.
Rule: Direct 1:1 dual specification permissible subject to certified mill test reports (MTR).Officially recognized counterpart in another national or international engineering standard (e.g. ASTM to EN).
Rule: Chemical limits or testing protocols may have subtle differences (e.g. tighter P/S ceilings or impact requirements). Engineering review required before substitution.Substantially identical chemistry and overlapping mechanical envelope, but slight variations in allowable trace elements or testing protocols exist across governing standards.
Rule: Direct commercial substitution is generally permissible subject to certified Mill Test Report (MTR) confirmation for critical applications.Similar base alloy chemistry and general functional properties, but noticeable divergence in allowable impurity ceilings, cold-work response, or minimum yield requirements.
Rule: Engineering substitution review required. Design calculations must verify temper, formability, and corrosion limits before specifying as a direct replacement.Similar base chemistry and functional performance envelope, but not officially harmonized by standards organizations.
Rule: Comparable does not mean equivalent. Heat treatment response and dimensional tolerances may diverge.Close metallurgical alternative when the primary grade is unavailable or obsolete.
Rule: Design parameters (weldability, hardenability, fatigue limit) must be re-evaluated for the specific application.Frequently evaluated side-by-side during trade-off studies or alloy selection.
Rule: Materials serve different design priorities (e.g. higher strength vs superior corrosion resistance or cost).Materials superficially mistaken for equivalents that exhibit critical metallurgical incompatibilities.
Rule: DO NOT SUBSTITUTE without full engineering re-qualification.| Source Alloy (UNS) | Relationship Type | Target Grade / Standard | Engineering Scope & Nuance | Actions |
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| C10100 Oxygen-Free Electronic (OFE) CopperPure Copper | Close Equivalent | C10200 Oxygen-Free (OF) CopperConfidence: HIGH | C10100 (OFE) is 99.99% pure with oxygen strictly <5 ppm, whereas C10200 (OF) is 99.95% pure with oxygen <10 ppm. Both exhibit identical 101% IACS conductivity; C10100 is specified when ultra-high vacuum or glass-to-metal sealing is critical. | |
| C10100 Oxygen-Free Electronic (OFE) CopperPure Copper | Nearest Alternative | C11000 ETP CopperConfidence: HIGH | C10100 is vacuum-melted oxygen-free copper, eliminating the cuprous oxide (Cu2O) inclusions found in C11000 ETP Copper. This provides immunity to hydrogen embrittlement during brazing/welding above 370°C. | |
| C10200 Oxygen-Free (OF) CopperPure Copper | Close Equivalent | C10100 Oxygen-Free Electronic (OFE) CopperConfidence: HIGH | C10200 offers 100% IACS conductivity and hydrogen embrittlement resistance at lower commercial cost than 99.99% C10100 OFE. | |
| C10200 Oxygen-Free (OF) CopperPure Copper | Close Equivalent | C10300 Oxygen-Free Extra Low Phosphorus (OFXLP) CopperConfidence: HIGH | Both alloys are oxygen-free coppers (>99.95% Cu); C10300 has 10-50 ppm phosphorus added for deoxidation while retaining 99% IACS conductivity. | |
| C10200 Oxygen-Free (OF) CopperPure Copper | Nearest Alternative | C11000 ETP CopperConfidence: HIGH | C10200 provides 100% IACS conductivity without the dissolved cuprous oxide present in C11000, eliminating hydrogen embrittlement risk during torch brazing. | |
| C10300 Oxygen-Free Extra Low Phosphorus (OFXLP) CopperDeoxidized Copper | Nearest Alternative | C10200 Oxygen-Free (OF) CopperConfidence: HIGH | C10300 (OFXLP) contains 0.001-0.005% P deoxidizer, retaining 99% IACS conductivity with complete immunity to hydrogen embrittlement. C10200 is unalloyed oxygen-free copper (100% IACS) without phosphorus. | |
| C10300 Oxygen-Free Extra Low Phosphorus (OFXLP) CopperDeoxidized Copper | Nearest Alternative | C12000 DLP CopperConfidence: HIGH | C10300 has extra low phosphorus (0.001-0.005%) for 99% IACS conductivity, whereas C12000 has 0.004-0.012% P for 98% IACS conductivity. | |
| C10300 Oxygen-Free Extra Low Phosphorus (OFXLP) CopperDeoxidized Copper | Nearest Alternative | C11000 ETP CopperConfidence: HIGH | C10300 is deoxidized with phosphorus, enabling reliable brazing in reducing atmospheres without hydrogen embrittlement, at 99% IACS conductivity vs 101% for C11000. | |
| C12000 DLP CopperDeoxidized Copper | Close Equivalent | C12200 DHP CopperConfidence: HIGH | C12000 (DLP) contains 0.004-0.012% P, retaining 98% IACS conductivity, whereas C12200 (DHP) contains 0.015-0.040% P (85% IACS). Both are immune to hydrogen embrittlement. | |
| C12000 DLP CopperDeoxidized Copper | Nearest Alternative | C10300 Oxygen-Free Extra Low Phosphorus (OFXLP) CopperConfidence: HIGH | C12000 contains slightly higher residual phosphorus (0.004-0.012%) than C10300 (0.001-0.005%), providing 98% vs 99% IACS conductivity. | |
| C12000 DLP CopperDeoxidized Copper | Nearest Alternative | C11000 ETP CopperConfidence: HIGH | C12000 is deoxidized with phosphorus, enabling reliable brazing and welding without hydrogen embrittlement, at a modest conductivity penalty (98% vs 101% IACS for C11000). | |
| C12200 DHP CopperDeoxidized Copper | Nearest Alternative | C12000 DLP CopperConfidence: HIGH | C12200 (DHP) is the worldwide standard for plumbing, refrigeration, and gas lines, deoxidized with 0.015-0.040% phosphorus. C12000 has lower phosphorus (0.004-0.012%) for higher electrical conductivity. | |
| C12200 DHP CopperDeoxidized Copper | Nearest Alternative | C11000 ETP CopperConfidence: HIGH | C12200 is phosphorus-deoxidized for outstanding brazability and formability in tubing applications, while C11000 is tough pitch copper optimized for maximum electrical conductivity in busbars and conductors. | |
| C14500 Tellurium CopperFree-Machining Copper | Close Equivalent | C14700 Sulfur CopperConfidence: HIGH | C14500 (tellurium-bearing) and C14700 (sulfur-bearing) both deliver 85% machinability rating and 90-93% IACS conductivity for automated screw-machined electrical parts. | |
| C14500 Tellurium CopperFree-Machining Copper | Commonly Compared | C11000 ETP CopperConfidence: HIGH | C14500 provides 85% machinability rating and 93% IACS conductivity for high-speed CNC turning, whereas C11000 provides 101% IACS but only 20% machinability rating. | |
| C14500 Tellurium CopperFree-Machining Copper | Commonly Compared | C36000 Free-Cutting BrassConfidence: HIGH | C14500 offers 93% IACS electrical conductivity with 85% machinability rating, whereas C36000 offers 100% machinability but only 28% IACS conductivity. | |
| C14700 Sulfur CopperFree-Machining Copper | Close Equivalent | C14500 Tellurium CopperConfidence: HIGH | C14700 Sulfur Copper provides 85% machinability and 90% IACS conductivity. It provides an alternative to tellurium-bearing C14500 with excellent scrap recycling compatibility. | |
| C14700 Sulfur CopperFree-Machining Copper | Commonly Compared | C11000 ETP CopperConfidence: HIGH | C14700 enables automated high-speed machining (85% rating) with 90% IACS conductivity, compared to 20% machinability and 101% IACS for C11000. | |
| C17200 Beryllium Copper (Alloy 25)Beryllium Copper | Commonly Compared | C17510 Beryllium Copper (Alloy 3)Confidence: HIGH | C17200 (Alloy 25) is high-strength beryllium copper (1.8-2.0% Be) achieving tensile strengths up to 1400 MPa with 22% IACS conductivity. C17510 (Alloy 3) is high-conductivity BeCu (0.2-0.6% Be, 1.4-2.2% Ni) offering 45-60% IACS conductivity with moderate yield strength (up to 650 MPa). | |
| C17200 Beryllium Copper (Alloy 25)Beryllium Copper | Commonly Compared | C17500 Beryllium Copper (Alloy 10)Confidence: HIGH | C17200 prioritizes maximum yield strength and hardness (up to 45 HRC), whereas C17500 prioritizes electrical conductivity (45% IACS) with moderate strength. | |
| C17500 Beryllium Copper (Alloy 10)Beryllium Copper | Close Equivalent | C17510 Beryllium Copper (Alloy 3)Confidence: HIGH | C17500 (Alloy 10 Cu-Co-Be) and C17510 (Alloy 3 Cu-Ni-Be) are high-conductivity beryllium coppers sharing equivalent mechanical strength (up to 760 MPa) and 45-60% IACS conductivity envelopes. | |
| C17500 Beryllium Copper (Alloy 10)Beryllium Copper | Commonly Compared | C17200 Beryllium Copper (Alloy 25)Confidence: HIGH | C17500 provides 45% IACS electrical conductivity with moderate strength (up to 760 MPa), whereas C17200 provides extreme strength (up to 1400 MPa) at 22% IACS conductivity. | |
| C17510 Beryllium Copper (Alloy 3)Beryllium Copper | Commonly Compared | C17200 Beryllium Copper (Alloy 25)Confidence: HIGH | C17510 prioritizes electrical and thermal conductivity (45-60% IACS, 225 W/(m·K)) with moderate strength, whereas C17200 prioritizes maximum tensile strength (up to 1400 MPa) and hardness (up to 45 HRC). | |
| C17510 Beryllium Copper (Alloy 3)Beryllium Copper | Close Equivalent | C17500 Beryllium Copper (Alloy 10)Confidence: HIGH | C17510 (Cu-Ni-Be) and C17500 (Cu-Co-Be) are interchangeable high-conductivity beryllium copper alloys offering identical mechanical and electrical property profiles. | |
| C19400 High-Strength Modified Copper (HSM Copper)High-Performance Copper Alloys | Commonly Compared | C11000 ETP CopperConfidence: HIGH | C19400 (Cu-Fe-P) provides superior resistance to softening at elevated soldering temperatures and higher yield strength for electronic leadframes, with 65% IACS conductivity vs 101% for C11000. | |
| C19400 High-Strength Modified Copper (HSM Copper)High-Performance Copper Alloys | Commonly Compared | C51000 Phosphor Bronze 5% AConfidence: HIGH | C19400 provides higher electrical conductivity (65% vs 15% IACS) for high-current electronic terminals, whereas C51000 provides higher fatigue endurance for flexible spring contacts. | |
| C26000 Cartridge Brass 70/30Cartridge Brass | Commonly Compared | C36000 Free-Cutting BrassConfidence: HIGH | C26000 (Cartridge Brass 70/30) is a single-phase alpha brass with the highest cold-ductility of all brasses, ideal for deep-drawing. C36000 is an alpha-beta leaded brass engineered specifically for automatic screw machining (100% machinability rating vs 30% for C26000). | |
| C26000 Cartridge Brass 70/30Cartridge Brass | Commonly Compared | C26800 Yellow Brass 66%Confidence: HIGH | C26000 (70/30) provides maximum deep-drawing cold ductility; C26800 (66/34) is an economical commercial alternative for shallow drawing and stamping. | |
| C26000 Cartridge Brass 70/30Cartridge Brass | Commonly Compared | C28000 Muntz Metal 60/40Confidence: HIGH | C26000 is single-phase alpha brass for severe cold drawing; C28000 is two-phase duplex alpha-beta brass for hot forging and hot stamping. | |
| C26800 Yellow Brass 66%Yellow Brass | Commonly Compared | C26000 Cartridge Brass 70/30Confidence: HIGH | C26800 Yellow Brass 66% (66Cu-34Zn) offers commercial economy for sheet stamping and spinning, whereas C26000 (70Cu-30Zn) provides higher cold ductility for severe deep drawing. | |
| C26800 Yellow Brass 66%Yellow Brass | Commonly Compared | C28000 Muntz Metal 60/40Confidence: HIGH | C26800 is a single-phase alpha brass optimized for cold working, while C28000 is a duplex alpha-beta brass optimized for hot working and forging. | |
| C26800 Yellow Brass 66%Yellow Brass | Approximate Equivalent | C27000 Yellow Brass 65%Confidence: HIGH | C26800 (66/34) and C27000 (65/35) are alpha yellow brasses with distinct product forms and cold-work responses; they are not direct interchangeable substitutes. | |
| C27000 Yellow Brass 65%Yellow Brass | Approximate Equivalent | C26800 Yellow Brass 66%Confidence: HIGH | C27000 (65/35) is the standard wire and heading brass, while C26800 (66/34) is flat-rolled sheet brass; substitution requires engineering review of cold-heading versus drawing characteristics. | |
| C27000 Yellow Brass 65%Yellow Brass | Approximate Equivalent | C27200 Yellow Brass 63%Confidence: HIGH | Both are alpha yellow brasses; C27000 has 63.0-68.5% Cu for wire, whereas C27200 has 62.0-65.0% Cu for drawn tubing and fasteners; not directly interchangeable. | |
| C27200 Yellow Brass 63%Yellow Brass | Approximate Equivalent | C27000 Yellow Brass 65%Confidence: HIGH | C27200 Yellow Brass 63% and C27000 Yellow Brass 65% have differing Cu/Zn balance and forming response; substitution requires design review. | |
| C27200 Yellow Brass 63%Yellow Brass | Approximate Equivalent | C26800 Yellow Brass 66%Confidence: HIGH | C27200 has higher zinc content than C26800; not directly interchangeable without engineering review of deep drawing vs bending limits. | |
| C28000 Muntz Metal 60/40Yellow Brass | Commonly Compared | C26800 Yellow Brass 66%Confidence: HIGH | C28000 Muntz Metal 60/40 is a two-phase duplex brass engineered for hot forging and hot rolling, whereas C26800 is a single-phase alpha brass engineered for cold stamping. | |
| C28000 Muntz Metal 60/40Yellow Brass | Commonly Compared | C26000 Cartridge Brass 70/30Confidence: HIGH | C28000 provides high hot-forging plasticity and higher hardness for architectural plates and tube sheets, whereas C26000 provides maximum cold drawing capability. | |
| C28000 Muntz Metal 60/40Yellow Brass | Nearest Alternative | C46400 Naval BrassConfidence: HIGH | C28000 is binary 60Cu-40Zn brass; C46400 Naval Brass adds 0.5-1.0% tin to the 60/40 composition to inhibit dezincification in seawater. | |
| C36000 Free-Cutting BrassFree-Machining Brass | Commonly Compared | C26000 Cartridge Brass 70/30Confidence: HIGH | C36000 Free-Cutting Brass contains ~3% lead for optimal 100% machinability rating and chip breaking in turning operations. C26000 Cartridge Brass contains no lead and provides superior cold drawing and stamping capability. | |
| C36000 Free-Cutting BrassFree-Machining Brass | Commonly Compared | C46400 Naval BrassConfidence: HIGH | C36000 is optimized for automated high-speed turning (100% machinability rating), whereas C46400 is optimized for marine corrosion resistance and strength (30% machinability rating). | |
| C36000 Free-Cutting BrassFree-Machining Brass | Commonly Compared | C14500 Tellurium CopperConfidence: HIGH | C36000 provides 100% machinability rating with 28% IACS conductivity, whereas C14500 provides 85% machinability rating with 93% IACS conductivity. | |
| C36000 Free-Cutting BrassFree-Machining Brass | Commonly Compared | C11000 ETP CopperConfidence: HIGH | C36000 is a leaded brass optimized for precision machining (100% rating) with tensile strength 340-470 MPa, whereas C11000 is unalloyed copper providing 101% IACS conductivity but low machinability (20%). | |
| C46400 Naval BrassNaval Brass | Commonly Compared | C36000 Free-Cutting BrassConfidence: HIGH | C46400 Naval Brass includes 0.5-1.0% tin to inhibit seawater dezincification, whereas C36000 contains ~3% lead for 100% machinability. | |
| C46400 Naval BrassNaval Brass | Nearest Alternative | C28000 Muntz Metal 60/40Confidence: HIGH | C46400 is tin-inhibited Muntz metal formulated for seawater resistance, whereas C28000 is uninhibited binary 60/40 brass. | |
| C51000 Phosphor Bronze 5% APhosphor Bronze | Commonly Compared | C52100 Phosphor Bronze 8% CConfidence: HIGH | C51000 (5% Sn, Grade A) is the standard phosphor bronze for electrical contacts and spring relays (15% IACS). C52100 (8% Sn, Grade C) provides higher tensile and yield strength with superior wear resistance at slightly lower conductivity (13% IACS). | |
| C51000 Phosphor Bronze 5% APhosphor Bronze | Commonly Compared | C54400 Free-Machining Phosphor Bronze (B-2)Confidence: HIGH | C51000 provides maximum fatigue endurance for stamped spring contacts (20% machinability); C54400 adds 3.5-4.5% Pb for 80% machinability in turned bushings. | |
| C51000 Phosphor Bronze 5% APhosphor Bronze | Commonly Compared | C65500 High-Silicon Bronze AConfidence: HIGH | C51000 is chosen for cyclic electrical spring endurance; C65500 is chosen for high-strength weldable marine fasteners and pressure vessels. | |
| C52100 Phosphor Bronze 8% CPhosphor Bronze | Commonly Compared | C51000 Phosphor Bronze 5% AConfidence: HIGH | C52100 contains 8% tin for higher mechanical strength and wear resistance in heavy-duty spring clips and clutch discs compared to 5% tin in C51000. | |
| C54400 Free-Machining Phosphor Bronze (B-2)Phosphor Bronze | Commonly Compared | C51000 Phosphor Bronze 5% AConfidence: HIGH | C54400 Free-Machining Phosphor Bronze (80% machinability rating) contains lead for screw machine bearings and bushings, whereas C51000 is un-leaded for stamped springs. | |
| C54400 Free-Machining Phosphor Bronze (B-2)Phosphor Bronze | Commonly Compared | C36000 Free-Cutting BrassConfidence: HIGH | C54400 offers bronze bearing properties, wear resistance, and fatigue endurance with 80% machinability, whereas C36000 offers 100% machinability in general brass turning. | |
| C61400 Aluminum Bronze DAluminum Bronze | Commonly Compared | C63000 Nickel-Aluminum Bronze (AMS 4640)Confidence: HIGH | C61400 (Alloy D) is single-phase alpha aluminum bronze with 6-8% Al, offering high ductility and outstanding ASME code weldability. C63000 is a high-strength multi-phase Ni-Al bronze (AMS 4640). | |
| C61400 Aluminum Bronze DAluminum Bronze | Commonly Compared | C65500 High-Silicon Bronze AConfidence: HIGH | Both alloys are weldable, corrosion-resistant wrought copper alloys; C61400 provides superior cavitation and mineral acid resistance; C65500 provides superior fastener cold forming. | |
| C63000 Nickel-Aluminum Bronze (AMS 4640)Aluminum Bronze | Commonly Compared | C95400 Aluminum Bronze 9CConfidence: HIGH | C63000 is wrought nickel-aluminum bronze (AMS 4640 / ASTM B150) providing void-free metallurgical density and higher fatigue strength; C95400 is continuous-cast aluminum bronze (Alloy 9C). | |
| C63000 Nickel-Aluminum Bronze (AMS 4640)Aluminum Bronze | Commonly Compared | C63200 Nickel-Aluminum Bronze (Naval Alloy)Confidence: HIGH | C63000 (AMS 4640) and C63200 (MIL-B-24480) are wrought nickel-aluminum bronzes; C63200 strictly restricts iron content below nickel and tightens manganese limits to ensure high dynamic fracture toughness for naval submarine service. Qualification cannot be inferred from specification name. | |
| C63200 Nickel-Aluminum Bronze (Naval Alloy)Aluminum Bronze | Commonly Compared | C63000 Nickel-Aluminum Bronze (AMS 4640)Confidence: HIGH | C63200 is a modified wrought nickel-aluminum bronze governed by MIL-B-24480, engineered with Fe <= Ni to ensure high dynamic fracture toughness in marine shock environments; C63000 is an aerospace/commercial wrought alloy and cannot be substituted for MIL-B-24480 naval applications without engineering qualification. | |
| C63200 Nickel-Aluminum Bronze (Naval Alloy)Aluminum Bronze | Commonly Compared | C95400 Aluminum Bronze 9CConfidence: HIGH | C63200 is wrought naval Ni-Al bronze with superior impact toughness; C95400 is cast aluminum bronze for general heavy industrial duty. | |
| C65500 High-Silicon Bronze ASilicon Bronze | Commonly Compared | C51000 Phosphor Bronze 5% AConfidence: HIGH | C65500 High-Silicon Bronze A offers superior TIG/MIG weldability, corrosion resistance, and cold ductility for marine fasteners and pressure vessels, whereas C51000 offers higher cyclic spring fatigue endurance. | |
| C65500 High-Silicon Bronze ASilicon Bronze | Commonly Compared | C61400 Aluminum Bronze DConfidence: HIGH | Both are corrosion-resistant wrought copper alloys with excellent weldability; C65500 provides higher cold forming capability; C61400 provides higher cavitation resistance. | |
| C70600 Copper-Nickel 90/10Copper-Nickel (Cupronickel) | Commonly Compared | C71500 Copper-Nickel 70/30Confidence: HIGH | C70600 (90/10 Cu-Ni) provides inherent biofouling and seawater corrosion resistance in marine piping systems. C71500 (70/30 Cu-Ni) delivers higher mechanical strength and greater erosion-corrosion resistance in higher-velocity fluid systems. | |
| C71500 Copper-Nickel 70/30Copper-Nickel (Cupronickel) | Commonly Compared | C70600 Copper-Nickel 90/10Confidence: HIGH | C71500 (70/30 Cu-Ni) provides greater erosion-corrosion resistance and allowable stress in marine piping systems, while C70600 (90/10) offers high biofouling resistance and lower material cost. | |
| C93200 Bearing Bronze (SAE 660)Bearing Bronze | Commonly Compared | C95400 Aluminum Bronze 9CConfidence: HIGH | C93200 (SAE 660 High-Leaded Tin Bronze) is engineered for continuous sleeve bearings operating with boundary lubrication, providing anti-friction behavior and low shaft wear. C95400 Aluminum Bronze is a high-strength cast alloy designed for heavy loads and wear. | |
| C95400 Aluminum Bronze 9CAluminum Bronze | Commonly Compared | C93200 Bearing Bronze (SAE 660)Confidence: HIGH | C95400 Aluminum Bronze provides high tensile strength, hardness, and wear resistance for heavy-duty mechanical components. C93200 is a leaded bearing bronze optimized for anti-friction sleeve bearings with low shaft wear. | |
| C95400 Aluminum Bronze 9CAluminum Bronze | Commonly Compared | C63000 Nickel-Aluminum Bronze (AMS 4640)Confidence: HIGH | C95400 is cast aluminum bronze for general heavy industrial wear and gears; C63000 is wrought nickel-aluminum bronze (AMS 4640) for flight-critical aerospace and marine hardware. | |
| 304 Stainless SteelAustenitic | Commonly Compared | 304L Stainless SteelConfidence: HIGH | Producer presents distinct standard-carbon and low-carbon grades together. This comparison relationship does not assert interchangeability or dual certification for arbitrary stock. | |
| 304L Stainless SteelAustenitic | Commonly Compared | 304 Stainless SteelConfidence: HIGH | Producer presents distinct standard-carbon and low-carbon grades together. This comparison relationship does not assert interchangeability or dual certification for arbitrary stock. | |
| 316 Stainless SteelAustenitic | Commonly Compared | 316L Stainless SteelConfidence: HIGH | Producer presents distinct standard-carbon and low-carbon grades together. This comparison relationship does not assert interchangeability or dual certification for arbitrary stock. | |
| 316L Stainless SteelAustenitic | Commonly Compared | 316 Stainless SteelConfidence: HIGH | Producer presents distinct standard-carbon and low-carbon grades together. This comparison relationship does not assert interchangeability or dual certification for arbitrary stock. |