Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-3 X5CrNiCuNb16-4 (EN 10088-3:2014) and ASTM A959 .- (ASTM A959:2011) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-3 X5CrNiCuNb16-4 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products, while ASTM A959 .- is commonly used for wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1).
EN 10088-3 X5CrNiCuNb16-4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while ASTM A959 .- is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-3 X5CrNiCuNb16-4 vs ASTM A959 .- is a 51.9% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Frequently Compared With EN 10088-3 X5CrNiCuNb16-4:
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 X5CrNiCuNb16-4
ASTM A959 .-
Tensile Strength
<=1200 MPa
Not specified
Hardness
<=360 HB
Not specified
Condition
Solution annealed (+AT), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 100 mm; hardness for guidance only
Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10088-3 X5CrNiCuNb16-4
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
ASTM A959 .-
Wrought stainless steel products; recommended composition limits for adoption by product standards (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
EN 10088-3 X5CrNiCuNb16-4 specifies Mo, Cu, Nb which are not specified for ASTM A959 .-.
ASTM A959 .- specifies Cb, N, Ti which are not specified for EN 10088-3 X5CrNiCuNb16-4.
Can EN 10088-3 X5CrNiCuNb16-4 Be Substituted With ASTM A959 .-?
EN 10088-3 X5CrNiCuNb16-4 and ASTM A959 .- 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 X5CrNiCuNb16-4 and ASTM A959 .-?
EN 10088-3 X5CrNiCuNb16-4 specifies Mo, Cu, Nb which are not specified for ASTM A959 .-. ASTM A959 .- specifies Cb, N, Ti which are not specified for EN 10088-3 X5CrNiCuNb16-4.
Can EN 10088-3 X5CrNiCuNb16-4 be substituted with ASTM A959 .-?
EN 10088-3 X5CrNiCuNb16-4 and ASTM A959 .- 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.