Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-2 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2 (EN 10088-2:2014) and EN 10088-1 1.4401 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-2 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2 is typically used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip, while EN 10088-1 1.4401 is commonly used for marine, chemical processing, pharmaceutical equipment.
EN 10088-2 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10088-1 1.4401 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-2 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2 vs EN 10088-1 1.4401 is a 78.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 33.3%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Frequently Compared With EN 10088-2 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2:
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 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2
EN 10088-1 1.4401
Tensile Strength
520-720 MPa
≥520 MPa
Yield Strength
>=220 MPa
≥210 MPa
Elongation
>=40%
≥40%
Condition
Solution annealed (+AT), hot rolled plate, up to 75 mm thick; Yield Strength is Rp0.2 (transverse), Elongation is A80 for under 3 mm thick
Not specified
Hardness
Not specified
≤215 HB
Typical Applications
EN 10088-2 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
EN 10088-1 1.4401
Marine, chemical processing, pharmaceutical equipment
Key Differences
EN 10088-2 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2 specifies P, S, Nb which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4401.
Can EN 10088-2 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4401?
EN 10088-2 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2 and EN 10088-1 1.4401 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 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2 and EN 10088-1 1.4401?
EN 10088-2 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2 specifies P, S, Nb which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4401.
Can EN 10088-2 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2 be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4401?
EN 10088-2 X6CrNiMoNb17-12-2 and EN 10088-1 1.4401 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.