Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-2 X2CrAlSiNb18 (EN 10088-2:2014) and EN 10088-1 1.4006 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-2 X2CrAlSiNb18 is typically used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip, while EN 10088-1 1.4006 is commonly used for cutlery, turbine blades, fasteners, surgical instruments.
EN 10088-2 X2CrAlSiNb18 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10088-1 1.4006 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-2 X2CrAlSiNb18 vs EN 10088-1 1.4006 is a 46.9% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 50%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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 X2CrAlSiNb18
EN 10088-1 1.4006
Tensile Strength
430-650 MPa
≥540 MPa (annealed)
Condition
Annealed (+A), cold rolled strip, up to 8 mm thick; Elongation is A80 (under 3 mm) or A (3 mm and over), longitudinal and transverse
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=240 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=18%
≥18%
Hardness HRC
Not specified
36–45 (hardened)
Typical Applications
EN 10088-2 X2CrAlSiNb18
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
EN 10088-2 X2CrAlSiNb18 specifies P, S, Mo, Nb which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4006.
Can EN 10088-2 X2CrAlSiNb18 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4006?
EN 10088-2 X2CrAlSiNb18 and EN 10088-1 1.4006 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.
What is the difference between EN 10088-2 X2CrAlSiNb18 and EN 10088-1 1.4006?
EN 10088-2 X2CrAlSiNb18 specifies P, S, Mo, Nb which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4006.
Can EN 10088-2 X2CrAlSiNb18 be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4006?
EN 10088-2 X2CrAlSiNb18 and EN 10088-1 1.4006 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.