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EN 10088-1 X10CrNi18-8 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42

Close Alternative — 78.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10088-1 X10CrNi18-8 (EN 10088-1:2023) 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 X10CrNi18-8 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 X10CrNi18-8 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 is a 78.7% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 78.7%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10088-1 X10CrNi18-8:
GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H ASTM A959 .- GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 08X18H10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
78.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
78.7%
Specifications
Property EN 10088-1 X10CrNi18-8 BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42
Standard EN 10088-1:2023 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.030-0.15 <=0.12
Si (%) <=2.00 <=1.0
Mn (%) <=2.00 <=2.0
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.060
S (%) <=0.015 <=0.060
Cr (%) 16.0-19.0 17.0-19.0
Mo (%) <=0.80 <=1.00
Ni (%) 6.0-9.5 8.0-10.0
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.
Mechanical Properties
Property EN 10088-1 X10CrNi18-8 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 X10CrNi18-8
Not documented
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42
Austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five)
Key Differences
Can EN 10088-1 X10CrNi18-8 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42?
EN 10088-1 X10CrNi18-8 and BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10088-1 X10CrNi18-8 and BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42?
EN 10088-1 X10CrNi18-8 specifies N which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42.
Can EN 10088-1 X10CrNi18-8 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42?
EN 10088-1 X10CrNi18-8 and BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.