EN 10088-1 1.4301 vs EN 10088-1 1.4401

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10088-1 1.4301 (EN 10088-1:2014) and EN 10088-1 1.4401 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. EN 10088-1 1.4301 is typically used for food equipment, chemical vessels, architectural, kitchenware, while EN 10088-1 1.4401 is commonly used for marine, chemical processing, pharmaceutical equipment. EN 10088-1 1.4301 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10088-1 1.4401 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, EN 10088-1 1.4301 vs EN 10088-1 1.4401 is a 77.8% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 75%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10088-1 1.4301:
EN 10088-1 1.4845 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 12Kh13 EN 10088-1 1.4006 ASTM A959 .- IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH ASTM A959 202 IS 1570 (Part 7) 20Cr12MoNiVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
77.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
75%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401
Standard EN 10088-1:2014 EN 10088-1:2014
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) ≤0.07 ≤0.07
Si (%) ≤1.00 ≤1.00
Mn (%) ≤2.00 ≤2.00
Cr (%) 17.5–19.5 16.5–18.5
Ni (%) 8.0–10.5 10.5–13.5
P (%) ≤0.045 Not specified
S (%) ≤0.030 Not specified
Mo (%) Not specified 2.0–2.5
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401
Tensile Strength ≥520 MPa ≥520 MPa
Yield Strength ≥210 MPa ≥210 MPa
Elongation ≥45% ≥40%
Hardness ≤215 HB ≤215 HB
Typical Applications
EN 10088-1 1.4301
Food equipment, chemical vessels, architectural, kitchenware
EN 10088-1 1.4401
Marine, chemical processing, pharmaceutical equipment
Key Differences
Can EN 10088-1 1.4301 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4401?
EN 10088-1 1.4301 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
EN 10088-1 1.4301
Sheet → (3 listings)
Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2500–3300 mm (98.43–129.92 in)
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)
On M-EX Right Now
EN 10088-1 1.4301
3 active listings and RFQs →
EN 10088-1 1.4401
4 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10088-1 1.4301 and EN 10088-1 1.4401?
EN 10088-1 1.4301 specifies P, S which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4401. EN 10088-1 1.4401 specifies Mo which is not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4301.
Can EN 10088-1 1.4301 be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4401?
EN 10088-1 1.4301 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.