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EN 10088-1 X6CrNi18-10 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31

Strong Match — 90% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10088-1 X6CrNi18-10 (EN 10088-1:2014) and BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. EN 10088-1 X6CrNi18-10 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, EN 10088-1 X6CrNi18-10 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 is a 90% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 90%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10088-1 X6CrNi18-10:
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
90%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
90%
Specifications
Property EN 10088-1 X6CrNi18-10 BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31
Standard EN 10088-1:2014 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.04-0.08 <=0.07
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.0
Mn (%) <=2.00 <=2.0
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.015 <=0.030
Cr (%) 17.0-19.0 17.0-19.0
Ni (%) 8.0-11.0 8.0-11.0
N (%) <=0.10 Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Typical Applications
EN 10088-1 X6CrNi18-10
Not documented
BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (Table 18)
Key Differences
Can EN 10088-1 X6CrNi18-10 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31?
EN 10088-1 X6CrNi18-10 and BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-1 X6CrNi18-10 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10088-1 X6CrNi18-10 and BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31?
EN 10088-1 X6CrNi18-10 specifies N which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31.
Can EN 10088-1 X6CrNi18-10 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31?
EN 10088-1 X6CrNi18-10 and BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 304S31 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-1 X6CrNi18-10 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.