Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 (EN 10088-3:2014) and EN 10088-1 1.4845 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products, while EN 10088-1 1.4845 is commonly used for furnace parts, heat exchangers, kiln components.
EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10088-1 1.4845 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 vs EN 10088-1 1.4845 is a 56.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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 X2CrTiNb18
EN 10088-1 1.4845
Tensile Strength
420-620 MPa
≥515 MPa
Yield Strength
>=200 MPa
≥205 MPa
Elongation
>=18%
≥40%
Hardness
<=200 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 50 mm; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal), hardness for guidance only
Not specified
Max Service Temp
Not specified
1100°C continuous
Typical Applications
EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
EN 10088-1 1.4845
Furnace parts, heat exchangers, kiln components
Key Differences
EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 specifies P, S, Ti, Nb which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4845.
EN 10088-1 1.4845 specifies Ni which is not specified for EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18.
Can EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4845?
EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 and EN 10088-1 1.4845 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 and EN 10088-1 1.4845?
EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 specifies P, S, Ti, Nb which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4845. EN 10088-1 1.4845 specifies Ni which is not specified for EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18.
Can EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4845?
EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 and EN 10088-1 1.4845 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.