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EN 10088-1 X5CrNi18-10 vs ASTM A959 SS304

Strong Match — 94.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10088-1 X5CrNi18-10 (EN 10088-1:2014) and ASTM A959 SS304 (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. EN 10088-1 X5CrNi18-10 is typically used for food, chemical, architectural applications, while ASTM A959 SS304 is commonly used for food processing, chemical equipment, kitchen equipment. EN 10088-1 X5CrNi18-10 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while ASTM A959 SS304 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, EN 10088-1 X5CrNi18-10 vs ASTM A959 SS304 is a 94.4% 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 94.4%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10088-1 X5CrNi18-10:
GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4845 EN 10088-1 1.4006 GOST 5632 12Kh13 EN 10088-1 1.4401 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 ASTM A959 .- IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
94.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
94.4%
Specifications
Property EN 10088-1 X5CrNi18-10 ASTM A959 SS304
Standard EN 10088-1:2014 ASTM A959:2011
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.07 <=0.07
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
Mn (%) <=2.00 <=2.00
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.015 <=0.030
Cr (%) 17.5-19.5 17.5-19.5
Ni (%) 8.0-10.5 8.0-11.0
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.
Typical Applications
EN 10088-1 X5CrNi18-10
Food, chemical, architectural applications
ASTM A959 SS304
Food processing, chemical equipment, kitchen equipment
Key Differences
Can EN 10088-1 X5CrNi18-10 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 SS304?
EN 10088-1 X5CrNi18-10 and ASTM A959 SS304 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 SS304 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-1 X5CrNi18-10 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
EN 10088-1 X5CrNi18-10
Sheet → (3 listings)
Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2500–3900 mm (98.43–153.54 in)
ASTM A959 SS304
Sheet → (22 listings)
Thickness: 2–6 mm (0.08–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2500–4100 mm (98.43–161.42 in)
Round Bar → (6 listings)
Diameter: 50–65 mm (1.97–2.56 in)
Length: 2500–6900 mm (98.43–271.65 in)
Plate → (6 listings)
Thickness: 8–12 mm (0.31–0.47 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2500–3800 mm (98.43–149.61 in)
On M-EX Right Now
EN 10088-1 X5CrNi18-10
3 active listings and RFQs →
ASTM A959 SS304
34 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10088-1 X5CrNi18-10 and ASTM A959 SS304?
EN 10088-1 X5CrNi18-10 specifies N which is not specified for ASTM A959 SS304.
Can EN 10088-1 X5CrNi18-10 be substituted with ASTM A959 SS304?
EN 10088-1 X5CrNi18-10 and ASTM A959 SS304 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 SS304 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-1 X5CrNi18-10 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.