Strong Match — 91.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-3 X5CrNi18-10 (EN 10088-3:2014) and EN 10088-3 X4CrNi18-12 (EN 10088-3:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-3 X5CrNi18-10 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products, while EN 10088-3 X4CrNi18-12 is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products.
EN 10088-3 X5CrNi18-10 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10088-3 X4CrNi18-12 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-3 X5CrNi18-10 vs EN 10088-3 X4CrNi18-12 is a 87.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 91.4%.
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 X5CrNi18-10
EN 10088-3 X4CrNi18-12
Tensile Strength
500-700 MPa
500-700 MPa
Yield Strength
>=190 MPa
>=190 MPa
Elongation
>=45%
>=45%
Hardness
<=215 HB
<=215 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
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
Typical Applications
EN 10088-3 X5CrNi18-10
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
EN 10088-3 X4CrNi18-12
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
Can EN 10088-3 X5CrNi18-10 Be Substituted With EN 10088-3 X4CrNi18-12?
EN 10088-3 X5CrNi18-10 and EN 10088-3 X4CrNi18-12 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-3 X4CrNi18-12 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X5CrNi18-10 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between EN 10088-3 X5CrNi18-10 and EN 10088-3 X4CrNi18-12?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10088-3 X5CrNi18-10 be substituted with EN 10088-3 X4CrNi18-12?
EN 10088-3 X5CrNi18-10 and EN 10088-3 X4CrNi18-12 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-3 X4CrNi18-12 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X5CrNi18-10 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.