Strong Match — 85.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-3 X70CrMo15 (EN 10088-3:2014) and EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 (EN 10088-3:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-3 X70CrMo15 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products, while EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products.
EN 10088-3 X70CrMo15 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-3 X70CrMo15 vs EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 is a 78.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 85.5%.
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 X70CrMo15
EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15
Tensile Strength
<=900 MPa
<=900 MPa
Hardness
<=280 HB
<=280 HB
Condition
Annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 100 mm; hardness for guidance only
Annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, size range not stated; hardness for guidance only
Typical Applications
EN 10088-3 X70CrMo15
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
Key Differences
EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 specifies V which is not specified for EN 10088-3 X70CrMo15.
Can EN 10088-3 X70CrMo15 Be Substituted With EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15?
EN 10088-3 X70CrMo15 and EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X70CrMo15 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 X70CrMo15 and EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15?
EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 specifies V which is not specified for EN 10088-3 X70CrMo15.
Can EN 10088-3 X70CrMo15 be substituted with EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15?
EN 10088-3 X70CrMo15 and EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X70CrMo15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.