Strong Match — 85.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-3 X6Cr17 (EN 10088-3:2014) and EN 10088-2 X6Cr17 (EN 10088-2:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-3 X6Cr17 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products, while EN 10088-2 X6Cr17 is commonly used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip.
EN 10088-3 X6Cr17 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10088-2 X6Cr17 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-3 X6Cr17 vs EN 10088-2 X6Cr17 is a 98.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 58%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 85.1%.
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 X6Cr17
EN 10088-2 X6Cr17
Tensile Strength
400-630 MPa
430-600 MPa
Yield Strength
>=240 MPa
>=260 MPa
Elongation
>=20%
>=20%
Hardness
<=200 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 100 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 X6Cr17
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
EN 10088-2 X6Cr17
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
Can EN 10088-3 X6Cr17 Be Substituted With EN 10088-2 X6Cr17?
EN 10088-3 X6Cr17 and EN 10088-2 X6Cr17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-2 X6Cr17 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X6Cr17 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 X6Cr17 and EN 10088-2 X6Cr17?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10088-3 X6Cr17 be substituted with EN 10088-2 X6Cr17?
EN 10088-3 X6Cr17 and EN 10088-2 X6Cr17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-2 X6Cr17 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X6Cr17 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.