Strong Match — 97.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-2 X8CrNiS18-9 (EN 10088-2:2014) and EN 10088-3 X8CrNiS18-9 (EN 10088-3:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-2 X8CrNiS18-9 is typically used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip, while EN 10088-3 X8CrNiS18-9 is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products.
EN 10088-2 X8CrNiS18-9 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10088-3 X8CrNiS18-9 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-2 X8CrNiS18-9 vs EN 10088-3 X8CrNiS18-9 is a 100% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 93.3%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 97.8%.
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 X8CrNiS18-9
EN 10088-3 X8CrNiS18-9
Tensile Strength
500-700 MPa
500-750 MPa
Yield Strength
>=190 MPa
>=190 MPa
Elongation
>=35%
>=35%
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
Solution annealed (+AT), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 160 mm; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal), hardness for guidance only
Hardness
Not specified
<=230 HB
Typical Applications
EN 10088-2 X8CrNiS18-9
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
EN 10088-3 X8CrNiS18-9
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
Can EN 10088-2 X8CrNiS18-9 Be Substituted With EN 10088-3 X8CrNiS18-9?
EN 10088-2 X8CrNiS18-9 and EN 10088-3 X8CrNiS18-9 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-3 X8CrNiS18-9 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-2 X8CrNiS18-9 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 X8CrNiS18-9 and EN 10088-3 X8CrNiS18-9?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10088-2 X8CrNiS18-9 be substituted with EN 10088-3 X8CrNiS18-9?
EN 10088-2 X8CrNiS18-9 and EN 10088-3 X8CrNiS18-9 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-3 X8CrNiS18-9 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-2 X8CrNiS18-9 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.