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EN 10088-3 X2CrNi18-9 vs EN 10088-3 X3CrNiCu18-9-4

Strong Match — 90.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10088-3 X2CrNi18-9 (EN 10088-3:2014) and EN 10088-3 X3CrNiCu18-9-4 (EN 10088-3:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. EN 10088-3 X2CrNi18-9 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products, while EN 10088-3 X3CrNiCu18-9-4 is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products. EN 10088-3 X2CrNi18-9 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10088-3 X3CrNiCu18-9-4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, EN 10088-3 X2CrNi18-9 vs EN 10088-3 X3CrNiCu18-9-4 is a 90.1% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 90%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 90.1%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10088-3 X2CrNi18-9:
ASTM A959 .- GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
90.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
90%
OVERALL
90.1%
Specifications
Property EN 10088-3 X2CrNi18-9 EN 10088-3 X3CrNiCu18-9-4
Standard EN 10088-3:2014 EN 10088-3:2014
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.030 <=0.04
Si (%) <=1.00 <=1.00
Mn (%) <=2.00 <=2.00
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Cr (%) 17.5-19.5 17.0-19.0
Ni (%) 8.0-10.5 8.5-10.5
N (%) <=0.10 <=0.10
Cu (%) Not specified 3.0-4.0
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 X2CrNi18-9 EN 10088-3 X3CrNiCu18-9-4
Tensile Strength 500-700 MPa 450-650 MPa
Yield Strength >=175 MPa >=175 MPa
Elongation >=45% >=45%
Hardness <=215 HB <=215 HB
Condition 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 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
Typical Applications
EN 10088-3 X2CrNi18-9
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
EN 10088-3 X3CrNiCu18-9-4
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
Key Differences
Can EN 10088-3 X2CrNi18-9 Be Substituted With EN 10088-3 X3CrNiCu18-9-4?
EN 10088-3 X2CrNi18-9 and EN 10088-3 X3CrNiCu18-9-4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-3 X3CrNiCu18-9-4 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X2CrNi18-9 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10088-3 X2CrNi18-9 and EN 10088-3 X3CrNiCu18-9-4?
EN 10088-3 X3CrNiCu18-9-4 specifies Cu which is not specified for EN 10088-3 X2CrNi18-9.
Can EN 10088-3 X2CrNi18-9 be substituted with EN 10088-3 X3CrNiCu18-9-4?
EN 10088-3 X2CrNi18-9 and EN 10088-3 X3CrNiCu18-9-4 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-3 X3CrNiCu18-9-4 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X2CrNi18-9 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.