Close Alternative — 74.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-2 X6CrNiTi12 (EN 10088-2:2014) and BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-2 X6CrNiTi12 is typically used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip, while BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17 is commonly used for stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 13)..
EN 10088-2 X6CrNiTi12 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-2 X6CrNiTi12 vs BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17 is a 74.1% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 74.1%.
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 X6CrNiTi12
BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17
Tensile Strength
450-650 MPa
Not specified
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
>=280 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=23%
Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10088-2 X6CrNiTi12
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17
Stainless and heat resisting steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 13).
Key Differences
EN 10088-2 X6CrNiTi12 specifies Ti which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17.
Can EN 10088-2 X6CrNiTi12 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17?
EN 10088-2 X6CrNiTi12 and BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17 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 X6CrNiTi12 and BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17?
EN 10088-2 X6CrNiTi12 specifies Ti which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17.
Can EN 10088-2 X6CrNiTi12 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17?
EN 10088-2 X6CrNiTi12 and BS 970 (Part 1) 403S17 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.