Strong Match — 87% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-2 X46Cr13 (EN 10088-2:2014) and ASTM A959 420 (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-2 X46Cr13 is typically used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip, while ASTM A959 420 is commonly used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1).
EN 10088-2 X46Cr13 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while ASTM A959 420 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-2 X46Cr13 vs ASTM A959 420 is a 87% 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 87%.
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 X46Cr13
ASTM A959 420
Tensile Strength
<=780 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=12%
Not specified
Hardness
<=245 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed (+A), cold rolled strip, up to 8 mm thick
Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10088-2 X46Cr13
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
ASTM A959 420
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Can EN 10088-2 X46Cr13 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 420?
EN 10088-2 X46Cr13 and ASTM A959 420 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 420 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-2 X46Cr13 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 X46Cr13 and ASTM A959 420?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10088-2 X46Cr13 be substituted with ASTM A959 420?
EN 10088-2 X46Cr13 and ASTM A959 420 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that ASTM A959 420 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-2 X46Cr13 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.