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EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMnCuN18-12-4-2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42

Related Material — 68.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMnCuN18-12-4-2 (EN 10088-1:2014) and BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMnCuN18-12-4-2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMnCuN18-12-4-2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 is a 68.3% 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 68.3%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMnCuN18-12-4-2:
EN 10088-1 1.4401 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
68.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
68.3%
Specifications
Property EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMnCuN18-12-4-2 BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42
Standard EN 10088-1:2014 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.02-0.10 <=0.12
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.0
Mn (%) 10.5-12.5 <=2.0
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.060
S (%) <=0.015 <=0.060
Cr (%) 17.0-19.0 17.0-19.0
Mo (%) <=0.50 <=1.00
Ni (%) 3.5-4.5 8.0-10.0
N (%) 0.20-0.30 Not specified
Cu (%) 1.50-3.00 Not specified
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 X6CrNiMnCuN18-12-4-2 BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42
Condition Not specified Softened, 1000-1100 deg C
Tensile Strength Not specified 510 MPa min
Yield Strength Not specified 190 MPa min (0.2% proof)
Elongation Not specified 40 % min
Hardness Not specified 183 HB max
Typical Applications
EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMnCuN18-12-4-2
Not documented
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42
Austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five)
Key Differences
Can EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMnCuN18-12-4-2 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42?
EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMnCuN18-12-4-2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMnCuN18-12-4-2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42?
EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMnCuN18-12-4-2 specifies N, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42.
Can EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMnCuN18-12-4-2 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42?
EN 10088-1 X6CrNiMnCuN18-12-4-2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 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.