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EN 10088-1 X8CrNiMoNb16-16 vs ASTM A240/A240M S31609

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10088-1 X8CrNiMoNb16-16 (EN 10088-1:2023) and ASTM A240/A240M S31609 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. EN 10088-1 X8CrNiMoNb16-16 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while ASTM A240/A240M S31609 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, EN 10088-1 X8CrNiMoNb16-16 vs ASTM A240/A240M S31609 is a 73.3% 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 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10088-1 X8CrNiMoNb16-16:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
73.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property EN 10088-1 X8CrNiMoNb16-16 ASTM A240/A240M S31609
Standard EN 10088-1:2023 ASTM A240/A240M:2025
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.04-0.10 0.04-0.10
Si (%) 0.30-0.60 <=0.75
Mn (%) <=1.50 <=2.00
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.015 <=0.030
Cr (%) 15.5-17.5 16.0-18.0
Mo (%) 1.60-2.00 2.00-3.00
Ni (%) 15.5-17.5 10.0-14.0
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 X8CrNiMoNb16-16 ASTM A240/A240M S31609
Tensile Strength Not specified >=515 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified >=205 MPa
Elongation Not specified >=40%
Hardness Not specified <=217 HB
Condition Not specified Plate, sheet and strip; yield by 0.2 percent offset
Typical Applications
EN 10088-1 X8CrNiMoNb16-16
Not documented
ASTM A240/A240M S31609
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
Can EN 10088-1 X8CrNiMoNb16-16 Be Substituted With ASTM A240/A240M S31609?
EN 10088-1 X8CrNiMoNb16-16 and ASTM A240/A240M S31609 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 X8CrNiMoNb16-16 and ASTM A240/A240M S31609?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10088-1 X8CrNiMoNb16-16 be substituted with ASTM A240/A240M S31609?
EN 10088-1 X8CrNiMoNb16-16 and ASTM A240/A240M S31609 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.