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EN 10088-1 X8CrNiMoNb16-16 vs ASTM A959 16-8-2H

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

EN 10088-1 X8CrNiMoNb16-16 (EN 10088-1:2023) and ASTM A959 16-8-2H (ASTM A959:2011) 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 A959 16-8-2H is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, EN 10088-1 X8CrNiMoNb16-16 vs ASTM A959 16-8-2H is a 75.8% 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:
EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 ASTM A959 .- EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
75.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property EN 10088-1 X8CrNiMoNb16-16 ASTM A959 16-8-2H
Standard EN 10088-1:2023 ASTM A959:2011
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.04-0.10 0.05-0.10
Si (%) 0.30-0.60 <=1.00
Mn (%) <=1.50 <=2.00
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.015 <=0.030
Cr (%) 15.5-17.5 14.5-16.5
Mo (%) 1.60-2.00 1.50-2.00
Ni (%) 15.5-17.5 7.5-9.5
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 X8CrNiMoNb16-16
Not documented
ASTM A959 16-8-2H
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Can EN 10088-1 X8CrNiMoNb16-16 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 16-8-2H?
EN 10088-1 X8CrNiMoNb16-16 and ASTM A959 16-8-2H 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 A959 16-8-2H?
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 A959 16-8-2H?
EN 10088-1 X8CrNiMoNb16-16 and ASTM A959 16-8-2H 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.