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EN 10088-2 X6CrMnNiCuN18-12-4-2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42

Related Material — 68.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10088-2 X6CrMnNiCuN18-12-4-2 (EN 10088-2:2014) and BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. EN 10088-2 X6CrMnNiCuN18-12-4-2 is typically used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip, while BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 is commonly used for austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 14, with table 15 for the cold drawn condition).. EN 10088-2 X6CrMnNiCuN18-12-4-2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, EN 10088-2 X6CrMnNiCuN18-12-4-2 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 is a 68.3% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 68.3%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10088-2 X6CrMnNiCuN18-12-4-2:
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 ASTM A959 .- GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 08X18H10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
68.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
68.3%
Specifications
Property EN 10088-2 X6CrMnNiCuN18-12-4-2 BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42
Standard EN 10088-2:2014 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.02-0.10 <=0.12
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.0
Mn (%) 10.5-12.5 <=2.0
P (%) <=0.050 <=0.060
S (%) <=0.015 <=0.060
Cr (%) 17.0-19.0 17.0-19.0
Mo (%) <=0.50 <=1.00
Ni (%) 3.5-4.5 8.0-10.0
N (%) 0.20-0.30 Not specified
Cu (%) 1.50-3.00 Not specified
Se (%) Not specified 0.15-0.35
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 X6CrMnNiCuN18-12-4-2 BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42
Tensile Strength 650-850 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=380 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=30% 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 X6CrMnNiCuN18-12-4-2
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42
Austenitic stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 14, with Table 15 for the cold drawn condition).
Key Differences
Can EN 10088-2 X6CrMnNiCuN18-12-4-2 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42?
EN 10088-2 X6CrMnNiCuN18-12-4-2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10088-2 X6CrMnNiCuN18-12-4-2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42?
EN 10088-2 X6CrMnNiCuN18-12-4-2 specifies N, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42. BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 specifies Se which is not specified for EN 10088-2 X6CrMnNiCuN18-12-4-2.
Can EN 10088-2 X6CrMnNiCuN18-12-4-2 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42?
EN 10088-2 X6CrMnNiCuN18-12-4-2 and BS 970 (Part 1) 303S42 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.