EN 10088-3 X6CrNiNb18-10 vs IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr18Ni10Ti
Strong Match — 94.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-3 X6CrNiNb18-10 (EN 10088-3:2014) and IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr18Ni10Ti (IS 11169 (Part 2):1989) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-3 X6CrNiNb18-10 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products, while IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr18Ni10Ti is commonly used for cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars (clause 1.1).
EN 10088-3 X6CrNiNb18-10 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr18Ni10Ti is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-3 X6CrNiNb18-10 vs IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr18Ni10Ti is a 93.3% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 97.3%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 94.7%.
Frequently Compared With EN 10088-3 X6CrNiNb18-10:
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 X6CrNiNb18-10
IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr18Ni10Ti
Tensile Strength
510-740 MPa
500-750 MPa
Yield Strength
>=205 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=40%
>=40%
Hardness
<=230 HB
Not specified
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
Quenched reference test piece (Table 6 treatment)
Yield Strength (0.2% proof)
Not specified
>=205 MPa
Impact (U-notch 5 mm)
Not specified
>=60 J
Typical Applications
EN 10088-3 X6CrNiNb18-10
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr18Ni10Ti
Cold heading and cold extrusion; the standard covers wires, wire rods and bars (clause 1.1)
Key Differences
EN 10088-3 X6CrNiNb18-10 specifies Nb which is not specified for IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr18Ni10Ti.
IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr18Ni10Ti specifies Ti which is not specified for EN 10088-3 X6CrNiNb18-10.
Can EN 10088-3 X6CrNiNb18-10 Be Substituted With IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr18Ni10Ti?
EN 10088-3 X6CrNiNb18-10 and IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr18Ni10Ti overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr18Ni10Ti is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X6CrNiNb18-10 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 X6CrNiNb18-10 and IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr18Ni10Ti?
EN 10088-3 X6CrNiNb18-10 specifies Nb which is not specified for IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr18Ni10Ti. IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr18Ni10Ti specifies Ti which is not specified for EN 10088-3 X6CrNiNb18-10.
Can EN 10088-3 X6CrNiNb18-10 be substituted with IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr18Ni10Ti?
EN 10088-3 X6CrNiNb18-10 and IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr18Ni10Ti overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 11169 (Part 2) X04Cr18Ni10Ti is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X6CrNiNb18-10 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.