Related Material — 63.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2 (EN 10088-3:2014) and DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6 (DIN 17210:1986) are both steel grades.
EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2 is classified under Stainless Steel, while DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products, while DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6 is commonly used for heavy duty gears, shafts, cams, axles, case hardened transmission components.
EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2 vs DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6 is a 45.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 63.8%.
Frequently Compared With EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2:
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 X40CrMoVN16-2
DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6
Hardness
<=280 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 100 mm; hardness for guidance only
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
1000–1200 MPa
Case Hardness HRC
Not specified
58–63
Core Hardness HB
Not specified
280–340
Elongation
Not specified
≥9%
Typical Applications
EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6
Heavy duty gears, shafts, cams, axles, case hardened transmission components
Key Differences
Different category: EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2 is Stainless Steel, DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6 is Alloy Steel.
EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2 specifies V, N which are not specified for DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6.
Can EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2 Be Substituted With DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6?
EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2 and DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6 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 X40CrMoVN16-2 and DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6?
Different category: EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2 is Stainless Steel, DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6 is Alloy Steel. EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2 specifies V, N which are not specified for DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6.
Can EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2 be substituted with DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6?
EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2 and DIN 17210 18CrNiMo6 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.