Strong Match — 96.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 (EN 10088-1:2014) and ASTM A240/A240M S41000 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 is typically used for cutlery, turbine blades, valve parts, fasteners, while ASTM A240/A240M S41000 is commonly used for pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip).
EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while ASTM A240/A240M S41000 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 vs ASTM A240/A240M S41000 is a 96.8% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 96.8%.
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 X12Cr13
ASTM A240/A240M S41000
Tensile Strength
Not specified
>=450 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
>=205 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
>=20%
Hardness
Not specified
<=217 HB
Condition
Not specified
Plate, sheet and strip; yield by 0.2 percent offset
Typical Applications
EN 10088-1 X12Cr13
Cutlery, turbine blades, valve parts, fasteners
ASTM A240/A240M S41000
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
Can EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 Be Substituted With ASTM A240/A240M S41000?
EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 and ASTM A240/A240M S41000 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A240/A240M S41000 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 and ASTM A240/A240M S41000?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 be substituted with ASTM A240/A240M S41000?
EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 and ASTM A240/A240M S41000 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A240/A240M S41000 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-1 X12Cr13 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.