Close Alternative — 83.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-3 X2CrTi21 (EN 10088-3:2014) and EN 10088-2 X2CrTi24 (EN 10088-2:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-3 X2CrTi21 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products, while EN 10088-2 X2CrTi24 is commonly used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip.
EN 10088-3 X2CrTi21 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10088-2 X2CrTi24 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-3 X2CrTi21 vs EN 10088-2 X2CrTi24 is a 91.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 66.7%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 83.3%.
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 X2CrTi21
EN 10088-2 X2CrTi24
Tensile Strength
430-630 MPa
430-630 MPa
Yield Strength
>=250 MPa
>=230 MPa
Elongation
>=18%
>=18%
Hardness
<=200 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 8 mm; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal), hardness for guidance only
Annealed (+A), cold rolled strip, up to 8 mm thick; Elongation is A80 (under 3 mm) or A (3 mm and over), longitudinal and transverse
Typical Applications
EN 10088-3 X2CrTi21
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
EN 10088-2 X2CrTi24
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
Can EN 10088-3 X2CrTi21 Be Substituted With EN 10088-2 X2CrTi24?
EN 10088-3 X2CrTi21 and EN 10088-2 X2CrTi24 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 X2CrTi21 and EN 10088-2 X2CrTi24?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10088-3 X2CrTi21 be substituted with EN 10088-2 X2CrTi24?
EN 10088-3 X2CrTi21 and EN 10088-2 X2CrTi24 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.