Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-2 X2CrTiNb18 (EN 10088-2:2014) and EN 10088-1 1.4301 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-2 X2CrTiNb18 is typically used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip, while EN 10088-1 1.4301 is commonly used for food equipment, chemical vessels, architectural, kitchenware.
EN 10088-2 X2CrTiNb18 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10088-1 1.4301 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-2 X2CrTiNb18 vs EN 10088-1 1.4301 is a 60.3% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
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 X2CrTiNb18
EN 10088-1 1.4301
Tensile Strength
430-630 MPa
≥520 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
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=230 MPa
≥210 MPa
Elongation
>=18%
≥45%
Hardness
Not specified
≤215 HB
Typical Applications
EN 10088-2 X2CrTiNb18
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
EN 10088-1 1.4301
Food equipment, chemical vessels, architectural, kitchenware
Key Differences
EN 10088-2 X2CrTiNb18 specifies Nb, Ti which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4301.
EN 10088-1 1.4301 specifies Ni which is not specified for EN 10088-2 X2CrTiNb18.
Can EN 10088-2 X2CrTiNb18 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4301?
EN 10088-2 X2CrTiNb18 and EN 10088-1 1.4301 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 X2CrTiNb18 and EN 10088-1 1.4301?
EN 10088-2 X2CrTiNb18 specifies Nb, Ti which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4301. EN 10088-1 1.4301 specifies Ni which is not specified for EN 10088-2 X2CrTiNb18.
Can EN 10088-2 X2CrTiNb18 be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4301?
EN 10088-2 X2CrTiNb18 and EN 10088-1 1.4301 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.