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EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31

Strong Match — 93.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 (EN 10088-1:2014) and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31 (BS 970 (Part 1):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 is typically used for marine, chemical, pharmaceutical equipment, while BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31 is commonly used for austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five). EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31 is a 93.5% 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 93.5%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2:
EN 10088-1 1.4401 GOST 5632 12Kh13 EN 10088-1 1.4845 EN 10088-1 1.4006 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH ASTM A959 .- IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
93.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
93.5%
Specifications
Property EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31
Standard EN 10088-1:2014 BS 970 (Part 1):1991
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.07 <=0.07
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.0
Mn (%) <=2.00 <=2.0
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.015 <=0.030
Cr (%) 16.5-18.5 16.5-18.5
Mo (%) 2.00-2.50 2.00-2.50
Ni (%) 10.0-13.0 10.5-13.5
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.
Mechanical Properties
Property EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31
Condition Not specified Softened, 1000-1100 deg C
Tensile Strength Not specified 510 MPa min
Yield Strength Not specified 205 MPa min (0.2% proof)
Elongation Not specified 40 % min
Hardness Not specified 183 HB max
Typical Applications
EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2
Marine, chemical, pharmaceutical equipment
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31
Austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (section five)
Key Differences
Can EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31?
EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 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 X5CrNiMo17-12-2
Sheet → (3 listings)
Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 3200–5600 mm (125.98–220.47 in)
BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31
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EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31?
EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 specifies N which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31.
Can EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31?
EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 316S31 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-1 X5CrNiMo17-12-2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.