Related Material — 60% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-1 X8CrMnNiN18-9-5 (EN 10088-1:2014) and ASTM A681 L6 (ASTM A681:2008) are both steel grades.
EN 10088-1 X8CrMnNiN18-9-5 is classified under Stainless Steel, while ASTM A681 L6 is classified under Tool & Die Steels — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
EN 10088-1 X8CrMnNiN18-9-5 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while ASTM A681 L6 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-1 X8CrMnNiN18-9-5 vs ASTM A681 L6 is a 60% 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%.
Frequently Compared With EN 10088-1 X8CrMnNiN18-9-5:
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 X8CrMnNiN18-9-5
ASTM A681 L6
Hardness
Not specified
<=235 HB
Condition
Not specified
Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Typical Applications
EN 10088-1 X8CrMnNiN18-9-5
Not documented
ASTM A681 L6
Tools, dies and fixtures (clause 1.2)
Key Differences
Different category: EN 10088-1 X8CrMnNiN18-9-5 is Stainless Steel, ASTM A681 L6 is Tool & Die Steels.
EN 10088-1 X8CrMnNiN18-9-5 specifies N, Cu which are not specified for ASTM A681 L6.
Can EN 10088-1 X8CrMnNiN18-9-5 Be Substituted With ASTM A681 L6?
EN 10088-1 X8CrMnNiN18-9-5 and ASTM A681 L6 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.
What is the difference between EN 10088-1 X8CrMnNiN18-9-5 and ASTM A681 L6?
Different category: EN 10088-1 X8CrMnNiN18-9-5 is Stainless Steel, ASTM A681 L6 is Tool & Die Steels. EN 10088-1 X8CrMnNiN18-9-5 specifies N, Cu which are not specified for ASTM A681 L6.
Can EN 10088-1 X8CrMnNiN18-9-5 be substituted with ASTM A681 L6?
EN 10088-1 X8CrMnNiN18-9-5 and ASTM A681 L6 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.