ASTM A240/A240M S32101 vs EN 10088-2 X2CrMnNiN21-5-1
Close Alternative — 74.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A240/A240M S32101 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) and EN 10088-2 X2CrMnNiN21-5-1 (EN 10088-2:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
ASTM A240/A240M S32101 is typically used for pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip), while EN 10088-2 X2CrMnNiN21-5-1 is commonly used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip.
ASTM A240/A240M S32101 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while EN 10088-2 X2CrMnNiN21-5-1 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A240/A240M S32101 vs EN 10088-2 X2CrMnNiN21-5-1 is a 95.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 33.3%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 74.8%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
ASTM A240/A240M S32101
EN 10088-2 X2CrMnNiN21-5-1
Tensile Strength
>=700 MPa
700-900 MPa
Yield Strength
>=530 MPa
>=530 MPa
Elongation
>=30%
>=20%
Hardness
<=290 HB
Not specified
Condition
t <= 0.187 in. [5.00 mm] (first condition printed); yield by 0.2 percent offset
Solution annealed (+AT), cold rolled strip, up to 6.4 mm thick; Yield Strength is Rp0.2 (transverse), Elongation is A80 for under 3 mm thick
Typical Applications
ASTM A240/A240M S32101
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
EN 10088-2 X2CrMnNiN21-5-1
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
Can ASTM A240/A240M S32101 Be Substituted With EN 10088-2 X2CrMnNiN21-5-1?
ASTM A240/A240M S32101 and EN 10088-2 X2CrMnNiN21-5-1 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between ASTM A240/A240M S32101 and EN 10088-2 X2CrMnNiN21-5-1?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S32101 be substituted with EN 10088-2 X2CrMnNiN21-5-1?
ASTM A240/A240M S32101 and EN 10088-2 X2CrMnNiN21-5-1 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.