ASTM A240/A240M S38815 vs EN 10088-1 X2CrNiMoN21-9-1
Related Material — 64.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A240/A240M S38815 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) and EN 10088-1 X2CrNiMoN21-9-1 (EN 10088-1:2023) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
ASTM A240/A240M S38815 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while EN 10088-1 X2CrNiMoN21-9-1 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A240/A240M S38815 vs EN 10088-1 X2CrNiMoN21-9-1 is a 64.5% 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 64.5%.
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 S38815
EN 10088-1 X2CrNiMoN21-9-1
Tensile Strength
>=540 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=255 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=30%
Not specified
Condition
Plate, sheet and strip; yield by 0.2 percent offset
Not specified
Typical Applications
ASTM A240/A240M S38815
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
EN 10088-1 X2CrNiMoN21-9-1
Not documented
Key Differences
ASTM A240/A240M S38815 specifies Al which is not specified for EN 10088-1 X2CrNiMoN21-9-1.
EN 10088-1 X2CrNiMoN21-9-1 specifies N which is not specified for ASTM A240/A240M S38815.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S38815 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 X2CrNiMoN21-9-1?
ASTM A240/A240M S38815 and EN 10088-1 X2CrNiMoN21-9-1 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 ASTM A240/A240M S38815 and EN 10088-1 X2CrNiMoN21-9-1?
ASTM A240/A240M S38815 specifies Al which is not specified for EN 10088-1 X2CrNiMoN21-9-1. EN 10088-1 X2CrNiMoN21-9-1 specifies N which is not specified for ASTM A240/A240M S38815.
Can ASTM A240/A240M S38815 be substituted with EN 10088-1 X2CrNiMoN21-9-1?
ASTM A240/A240M S38815 and EN 10088-1 X2CrNiMoN21-9-1 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.