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EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8 vs ASTM A959 XM-2

Close Alternative — 71.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8 (EN 10088-2:2014) and ASTM A959 XM-2 (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8 is typically used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip, while ASTM A959 XM-2 is commonly used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1). EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while ASTM A959 XM-2 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8 vs ASTM A959 XM-2 is a 71.6% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 71.6%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8:
ASTM A959 .- GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
71.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
71.6%
Specifications
Property EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8 ASTM A959 XM-2
Standard EN 10088-2:2014 ASTM A959:2011
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.05-0.15 <=0.15
Si (%) <=2.00 <=1.00
Mn (%) <=2.00 <=2.00
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.05
S (%) <=0.015 0.11-0.16
Cr (%) 16.0-19.0 17.0-19.0
Mo (%) <=0.80 0.40-0.60
Ni (%) 6.0-9.5 8.0-10.0
N (%) <=0.10 Not specified
Al (%) Not specified 0.60-1.00
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8 ASTM A959 XM-2
Tensile Strength 600-950 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=250 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=40% Not specified
Condition Solution annealed (+AT), cold rolled strip, up to 8 mm thick; Yield Strength is Rp0.2 (transverse), Elongation is A80 for under 3 mm thick Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
ASTM A959 XM-2
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
Can EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 XM-2?
EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8 and ASTM A959 XM-2 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8 and ASTM A959 XM-2?
EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8 specifies N which is not specified for ASTM A959 XM-2. ASTM A959 XM-2 specifies Al which is not specified for EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8.
Can EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8 be substituted with ASTM A959 XM-2?
EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8 and ASTM A959 XM-2 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.