ASTM A387/A387M Grade 91 vs EN 10088-1 X11CrMoWVNb9-1-1
Related Material — 65% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A387/A387M Grade 91 (ASTM A387/A387M:2011) and EN 10088-1 X11CrMoWVNb9-1-1 (EN 10088-1:2023) are both steel grades.
ASTM A387/A387M Grade 91 is classified under Alloy Steel, while EN 10088-1 X11CrMoWVNb9-1-1 is classified under Stainless Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
ASTM A387/A387M Grade 91 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while EN 10088-1 X11CrMoWVNb9-1-1 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A387/A387M Grade 91 vs EN 10088-1 X11CrMoWVNb9-1-1 is a 66.9% 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 65%.
Frequently Compared With ASTM A387/A387M Grade 91:
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
ASTM A387/A387M Grade 91
EN 10088-1 X11CrMoWVNb9-1-1
Tensile Strength
585-760 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=415 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=18%
Not specified
Condition
Class 2 plates, no thickness ranges printed; elongation in 50 mm gauge length
Not specified
Typical Applications
ASTM A387/A387M Grade 91
Welded boilers and pressure vessels for elevated temperature service
EN 10088-1 X11CrMoWVNb9-1-1
Not documented
Key Differences
Different category: ASTM A387/A387M Grade 91 is Alloy Steel, EN 10088-1 X11CrMoWVNb9-1-1 is Stainless Steel.
ASTM A387/A387M Grade 91 specifies Ti, Zr which are not specified for EN 10088-1 X11CrMoWVNb9-1-1.
EN 10088-1 X11CrMoWVNb9-1-1 specifies W, B which are not specified for ASTM A387/A387M Grade 91.
Can ASTM A387/A387M Grade 91 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 X11CrMoWVNb9-1-1?
ASTM A387/A387M Grade 91 and EN 10088-1 X11CrMoWVNb9-1-1 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 A387/A387M Grade 91 and EN 10088-1 X11CrMoWVNb9-1-1?
Different category: ASTM A387/A387M Grade 91 is Alloy Steel, EN 10088-1 X11CrMoWVNb9-1-1 is Stainless Steel. ASTM A387/A387M Grade 91 specifies Ti, Zr which are not specified for EN 10088-1 X11CrMoWVNb9-1-1. EN 10088-1 X11CrMoWVNb9-1-1 specifies W, B which are not specified for ASTM A387/A387M Grade 91.
Can ASTM A387/A387M Grade 91 be substituted with EN 10088-1 X11CrMoWVNb9-1-1?
ASTM A387/A387M Grade 91 and EN 10088-1 X11CrMoWVNb9-1-1 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.