ASTM A959 XM-18 vs EN 10088-1 1.4401

Related Material — 60.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A959 XM-18 (ASTM A959:2011) and EN 10088-1 1.4401 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. ASTM A959 XM-18 is typically used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1), while EN 10088-1 1.4401 is commonly used for marine, chemical processing, pharmaceutical equipment. ASTM A959 XM-18 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while EN 10088-1 1.4401 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A959 XM-18 vs EN 10088-1 1.4401 is a 60.1% 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 60.1%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A959 XM-18:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
60.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
60.1%
Specifications
Property ASTM A959 XM-18 EN 10088-1 1.4401
Standard ASTM A959:2011 EN 10088-1:2014
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.03 ≤0.07
Cr (%) 17.5-20.5 16.5–18.5
Mn (%) 7.5-9.0 ≤2.00
Mo (%) 2.00-3.00 2.0–2.5
N (%) 0.25-0.50 Not specified
Ni (%) 5.0-7.0 10.5–13.5
P (%) <=0.045 Not specified
S (%) <=0.030 Not specified
Si (%) <=1.00 ≤1.00
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property ASTM A959 XM-18 EN 10088-1 1.4401
Tensile Strength Not specified ≥520 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified ≥210 MPa
Elongation Not specified ≥40%
Hardness Not specified ≤215 HB
Typical Applications
ASTM A959 XM-18
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
EN 10088-1 1.4401
Marine, chemical processing, pharmaceutical equipment
Key Differences
Can ASTM A959 XM-18 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4401?
ASTM A959 XM-18 and EN 10088-1 1.4401 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 XM-18
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EN 10088-1 1.4401
Sheet → (4 listings)
Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2500–3400 mm (98.43–133.86 in)
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ASTM A959 XM-18
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EN 10088-1 1.4401
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ASTM A959 XM-18 and EN 10088-1 1.4401?
ASTM A959 XM-18 specifies N, P, S which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4401.
Can ASTM A959 XM-18 be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4401?
ASTM A959 XM-18 and EN 10088-1 1.4401 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.