Close Alternative — 78.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-3 X2CrNiN23-4 (EN 10088-3:2014) and ASTM A276/A276M S32304 (ASTM A276/A276M:2017) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-3 X2CrNiN23-4 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products, while ASTM A276/A276M S32304 is commonly used for stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished).
EN 10088-3 X2CrNiN23-4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while ASTM A276/A276M S32304 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-3 X2CrNiN23-4 vs ASTM A276/A276M S32304 is a 93.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 50%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 78.7%.
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 X2CrNiN23-4
ASTM A276/A276M S32304
Tensile Strength
600-830 MPa
>=600 MPa
Yield Strength
>=400 MPa
>=400 MPa
Elongation
>=25%
>=25%
Hardness
<=260 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
Condition A (Annealed), hot-finished or cold-finished, all sizes (first row printed)
Typical Applications
EN 10088-3 X2CrNiN23-4
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
ASTM A276/A276M S32304
Stainless steel bars and shapes (hot-finished or cold-finished)
Can EN 10088-3 X2CrNiN23-4 Be Substituted With ASTM A276/A276M S32304?
EN 10088-3 X2CrNiN23-4 and ASTM A276/A276M S32304 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 X2CrNiN23-4 and ASTM A276/A276M S32304?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10088-3 X2CrNiN23-4 be substituted with ASTM A276/A276M S32304?
EN 10088-3 X2CrNiN23-4 and ASTM A276/A276M S32304 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.