Strong Match — 89.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-2 X2CrNbZr17 (EN 10088-2:2014) and EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17 (EN 10088-2:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-2 X2CrNbZr17 is typically used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip, while EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17 is commonly used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip.
EN 10088-2 X2CrNbZr17 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-2 X2CrNbZr17 vs EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17 is a 90.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 88.3%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 89.5%.
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 X2CrNbZr17
EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17
Tensile Strength
400-550 MPa
420-600 MPa
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
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
Yield Strength
>=230 MPa
>=230 MPa
Elongation
>=23%
>=23%
Typical Applications
EN 10088-2 X2CrNbZr17
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
Can EN 10088-2 X2CrNbZr17 Be Substituted With EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17?
EN 10088-2 X2CrNbZr17 and EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-2 X2CrNbZr17 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 10088-2 X2CrNbZr17 and EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10088-2 X2CrNbZr17 be substituted with EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17?
EN 10088-2 X2CrNbZr17 and EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-2 X3CrNb17 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-2 X2CrNbZr17 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.