Close Alternative — 81.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-3 X10CrNi18-8 (EN 10088-3:2014) and EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8 (EN 10088-2:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-3 X10CrNi18-8 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products, while EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8 is commonly used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip.
EN 10088-3 X10CrNi18-8 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-3 X10CrNi18-8 vs EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8 is a 100% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 44.4%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 81.5%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10088-3 X10CrNi18-8
EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8
Tensile Strength
500-750 MPa
600-950 MPa
Yield Strength
>=195 MPa
>=250 MPa
Elongation
>=40%
>=40%
Hardness
<=230 HB
Not specified
Condition
Solution annealed (+AT), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 40 mm; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal), hardness for guidance only
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
Typical Applications
EN 10088-3 X10CrNi18-8
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
Can EN 10088-3 X10CrNi18-8 Be Substituted With EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8?
EN 10088-3 X10CrNi18-8 and EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8 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 10088-3 X10CrNi18-8 and EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10088-3 X10CrNi18-8 be substituted with EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8?
EN 10088-3 X10CrNi18-8 and EN 10088-2 X10CrNi18-8 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.