Close Alternative — 81.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-3 X2CrNiN22-2 (EN 10088-3:2014) and ASTM A240/A240M S32202 (ASTM A240/A240M:2025) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-3 X2CrNiN22-2 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products, while ASTM A240/A240M S32202 is commonly used for pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip).
EN 10088-3 X2CrNiN22-2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while ASTM A240/A240M S32202 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-3 X2CrNiN22-2 vs ASTM A240/A240M S32202 is a 97.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 50%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 81.8%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10088-3 X2CrNiN22-2
ASTM A240/A240M S32202
Tensile Strength
650-900 MPa
>=650 MPa
Yield Strength
>=380 MPa
>=450 MPa
Elongation
>=30%
>=30%
Hardness
<=290 HB
<=290 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
Plate, sheet and strip; yield by 0.2 percent offset
Typical Applications
EN 10088-3 X2CrNiN22-2
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
ASTM A240/A240M S32202
Pressure vessels and general applications (plate, sheet and strip)
Can EN 10088-3 X2CrNiN22-2 Be Substituted With ASTM A240/A240M S32202?
EN 10088-3 X2CrNiN22-2 and ASTM A240/A240M S32202 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 X2CrNiN22-2 and ASTM A240/A240M S32202?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10088-3 X2CrNiN22-2 be substituted with ASTM A240/A240M S32202?
EN 10088-3 X2CrNiN22-2 and ASTM A240/A240M S32202 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.