EN 10088-3:2014 X6CrNiNb18-10 Steel: Specifications & Listings

EN 10088-3:2014 X6CrNiNb18-10: X6CrNiNb18-10: austenitic corrosion resisting stainless steel, material number 1.4550. Specified in EN 10088-3:2014.

Category: Stainless Steel
Grade Details
GradeEN 10088-3:2014 X6CrNiNb18-10
Standard EN 10088-3:2014
ApplicationsGeneral purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
Equivalent / Similar Grades
Grade Standard Region Live on M-EX
IS 6603 X04Cr18Ni10Nb IS 6603:2024 India No activity yet
EN 10088-1 X6CrNiNb18-10 EN 10088-1:2014 Europe (CEN) No activity yet
EN 10088-2 X6CrNiNb18-10 EN 10088-2:2014 Europe No activity yet
IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr18Ni10Ti IS 11169 (Part 2):1989 India No activity yet
ASTM A959 347 ASTM A959:2011 USA No activity yet
BS 970 (Part 3) 321S31 BS 970 (Part 3):1991 UK No activity yet
BS 970 (Part 3) 347S31 BS 970 (Part 3):1991 UK No activity yet
ASTM A959 321 ASTM A959:2011 USA No activity yet
Grade ComparisonCompare With a Specific Grade →
Grade Standard Match
IS 6603 X04Cr18Ni10Nb IS 6603:2024 Strong Match
IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr18Ni10Ti IS 11169 (Part 2):1989 Strong Match
EN 10088-1 X6CrNiTi18-10 EN 10088-1:2014 Strong Match
EN 10088-1 X6CrNiNb18-10 EN 10088-1:2014 Strong Match
EN 10088-1 X6CrNiTi18-10 EN 10088-1:2023 Strong Match
EN 10088-1 X6CrNiNb18-10 EN 10088-1:2023 Strong Match
ASTM A959 347 ASTM A959:2011 Strong Match
BS 970 (Part 3) 321S31 BS 970 (Part 3):1991 Strong Match
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Chemical Composition (%)
C Si Mn P S Cr Ni Nb
<=0.08 <=1.00 <=2.00 <=0.045 <=0.015 17.0-19.0 9.0-12.0 <=1.00
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength 510-740 MPa
Yield Strength >=205 MPa
Elongation >=40%
Hardness <=230 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

More data from EN 10088-3:2014

From the standard
Mechanical properties by thickness or diameter 2 size ranges
Thickness or diameter (mm)Hardness HBW, max (guidance)Rp0.2 min (MPa)Rp1.0 min (MPa)Rm (MPa)A min, longitudinal (%)A min, transverse (%)KV2 min, longitudinal (J)KV2 min, transverse (J)
up to 160230205240510 to 74040-100-
over 160 to 250230205240510 to 740-30-60
Solution annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D; for rods only the tensile strength values apply.
Source: EN 10088-3:2014, Table 8
Proof strength at elevated temperature 10 temperatures
Temperature (deg C)Rp0.2 min (MPa)Rp1.0 min (MPa)
100175210
150165195
200155185
250145175
300136167
350130161
400125156
450121152
500119149
550118147
Minimum values, solution annealed (+AT).
Source: EN 10088-3:2014, Table 20
Hot forming and solution annealing guideline temperatures
Hot forming temperature
1150 to 850 deg C
Cooling after hot forming
air
Heat treatment symbol
+AT
Solution annealing temperature
1020 to 1120 deg C
Cooling after solution annealing
water, air
Informative guideline; cooling must be rapid enough to avoid intergranular corrosion.
Source: EN 10088-3:2014, Table A.1

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