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EN 10088-2 X2CrNiMo17-12-2 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11

Strong Match — 91.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10088-2 X2CrNiMo17-12-2 (EN 10088-2:2014) and BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. EN 10088-2 X2CrNiMo17-12-2 is typically used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip, while BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (table 18). EN 10088-2 X2CrNiMo17-12-2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, EN 10088-2 X2CrNiMo17-12-2 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11 is a 91.7% 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 91.7%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10088-2 X2CrNiMo17-12-2:
GOST 5632 08X18H10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo ASTM A959 .- GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 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) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
91.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
91.7%
Specifications
Property EN 10088-2 X2CrNiMo17-12-2 BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11
Standard EN 10088-2:2014 BS 970 (Part 3):1991
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
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 11.0-14.0
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.
Mechanical Properties
Property EN 10088-2 X2CrNiMo17-12-2 BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11
Tensile Strength 530-680 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=240 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 X2CrNiMo17-12-2
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel (Table 18)
Key Differences
Can EN 10088-2 X2CrNiMo17-12-2 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11?
EN 10088-2 X2CrNiMo17-12-2 and BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-2 X2CrNiMo17-12-2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10088-2 X2CrNiMo17-12-2 and BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11?
EN 10088-2 X2CrNiMo17-12-2 specifies N which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11.
Can EN 10088-2 X2CrNiMo17-12-2 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11?
EN 10088-2 X2CrNiMo17-12-2 and BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 3) 316S11 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-2 X2CrNiMo17-12-2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.