Overview of the European standard EN 10088
The EN 10088 standard is a fundamental document for manufacturers and suppliers of metal products, regulating the nomenclature, chemical composition, and technical delivery conditions for corrosion-resistant stainless steels. Experts at EV Group China have prepared a structured breakdown of all five parts of the standard to ensure the precise selection of materials for specific engineering tasks.
EN 10088-1 – List of stainless steels
The first part of the standard classifies stainless steels according to their functional purpose: corrosion-resistant, heat-resistant, and creep-resisting. The document defines the chemical composition of the alloys and provides reference physical properties (modulus of elasticity, density, coefficient of thermal expansion).
| Grade | EN Number |
|---|---|
| Austenitic steels | |
| X2CrNiN18-7 | 1.4318 |
| X10CrNi18-8 | 1.4310 |
| X2CrNi18-9 | 1.4307 |
| X6CrNiTi18-10 | 1.4541 |
| X6CrNiNb18-10 | 1.4550 |
EN 10088-2 – Technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate
Regulates the production of hot-rolled and cold-rolled sheets, plates, and strips made of corrosion-resistant steels. EV Group China supplies rolled products that meet the requirements of this standard for general mechanical engineering and the food industry.
| Grade | EN Number |
|---|---|
| Standard grades | |
| X5CrNi18-10 | 1.4301 |
| X2CrNiMo17-12-2 | 1.4404 |
| X6CrNiMoTi17-12-2 | 1.4571 |
EN 10088-3 – Bars, rods, and sections
This part establishes parameters for semi-finished products, including bars, rods, and cold-drawn wire. The standard ensures uniformity of requirements for surface quality and geometric tolerances for structural components.
| Grade | EN Number |
|---|---|
| X2CrNi18-9 | 1.4307 |
| X5CrNiMo17-12-2 | 1.4401 |
| X1NiCrMoCu25-20-5 | 1.4539 |
EN 10088-4 – Sheet/plate for construction purposes
A specialized part for the construction sector. EV Group China offers corrosion-resistant steels compliant with EN 10088-4, ensuring the required durability of load-bearing and building envelope structures.
| Grade | EN Number |
|---|---|
| Austenitic-ferritic steels | |
| X2CrNiN23-4 | 1.4362 |
| X2CrNiMoN22-5-3 | 1.4462 |
EN 10088-5 – Bars, rods, and sections for construction purposes
Regulates the supply of bars, profiles, and rods used in structural metalwork. It accounts for requirements regarding mechanical properties during service in various climatic conditions.