Post Stock Login Register

EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42

Close Alternative — 84.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2 (EN 10088-1:2023) and BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2 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 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 is a 84.9% 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 84.9%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2:
GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH ASTM A959 .- GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
84.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
84.9%
Specifications
Property EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2 BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42
Standard EN 10088-1:2023 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.08 <=0.12
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.0
Mn (%) <=2.00 <=2.0
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.060
S (%) 0.15-0.35 <=0.060
Cr (%) 17.0-19.0 17.0-19.0
Mo (%) <=0.60 <=1.00
Ni (%) 8.0-10.0 8.0-10.0
N (%) <=0.10 Not specified
Cu (%) 1.40-1.80 Not specified
Se (%) Not specified 0.15-0.35
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 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2
Not documented
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42
Austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 14, with Table 15 for the cold drawn condition).
Key Differences
Can EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42?
EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2 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.
On M-EX Right Now
EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2
0 active listings and RFQs →
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42
0 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42?
EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2 specifies N, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42. BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 specifies Se which is not specified for EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2.
Can EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42?
EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2 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.