ASTM A959 N08020 vs EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A959 N08020 (ASTM A959:2011) and EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A959 N08020 is typically used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1), while EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 is commonly used for marine, chemical, pharmaceutical equipment. ASTM A959 N08020 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A959 N08020 vs EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 is a 72% 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 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A959 N08020:
GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4006 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H ASTM A959 .- IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
72%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property ASTM A959 N08020 EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2
Standard ASTM A959:2011 EN 10088-1:2014
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.07 <=0.07
Cr (%) 19.0-21.0 16.5-18.5
Cu (%) 3.0-4.0 Not specified
Mn (%) <=2.00 <=2.00
Mo (%) 2.00-3.00 2.00-2.50
Ni (%) 32.0-38.0 10.0-13.0
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.015
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
N (%) Not specified <=0.10
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
ASTM A959 N08020
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2
Marine, chemical, pharmaceutical equipment
Key Differences
Can ASTM A959 N08020 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2?
ASTM A959 N08020 and EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
ASTM A959 N08020
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EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2
Sheet → (3 listings)
Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 3200–5600 mm (125.98–220.47 in)
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ASTM A959 N08020
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ASTM A959 N08020 and EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2?
ASTM A959 N08020 specifies Cu which is not specified for EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2. EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 specifies N which is not specified for ASTM A959 N08020.
Can ASTM A959 N08020 be substituted with EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2?
ASTM A959 N08020 and EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 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.