EN 10088-2 X5CrNiMoTi15-2 vs ASTM A240/A240M S42035
Close Alternative — 76.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-2 X5CrNiMoTi15-2 (EN 10088-2:2014) and ASTM A240/A240M S42035 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-2 X5CrNiMoTi15-2 is typically used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip, while ASTM A240/A240M S42035 is commonly used for pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip).
EN 10088-2 X5CrNiMoTi15-2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while ASTM A240/A240M S42035 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-2 X5CrNiMoTi15-2 vs ASTM A240/A240M S42035 is a 98.3% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 33.3%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 76.6%.
Frequently Compared With EN 10088-2 X5CrNiMoTi15-2:
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 X5CrNiMoTi15-2
ASTM A240/A240M S42035
Tensile Strength
550-750 MPa
>=550 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
Plate, sheet and strip; yield by 0.2 percent offset
Yield Strength
>=400 MPa
>=380 MPa
Elongation
>=16%
>=16%
Hardness
Not specified
<=180 HB
Typical Applications
EN 10088-2 X5CrNiMoTi15-2
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
ASTM A240/A240M S42035
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
Can EN 10088-2 X5CrNiMoTi15-2 Be Substituted With ASTM A240/A240M S42035?
EN 10088-2 X5CrNiMoTi15-2 and ASTM A240/A240M S42035 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between EN 10088-2 X5CrNiMoTi15-2 and ASTM A240/A240M S42035?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10088-2 X5CrNiMoTi15-2 be substituted with ASTM A240/A240M S42035?
EN 10088-2 X5CrNiMoTi15-2 and ASTM A240/A240M S42035 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.