EN 10088-3 X2CrNi18-9 is a low-carbon austenitic stainless steel grade designed for applications requiring excellent corrosion resistance, good formability, and improved weldability. With reduced carbon content compared to standard austenitic grades, this steel minimizes the risk of intergranular corrosion after welding. Supplied in rod and bar form, X2CrNi18-9 stainless steel is widely used in fabrication and engineering applications where corrosion resistance and weld integrity are critical. This grade conforms to the EN 10088-3 standard, which specifies technical delivery conditions for stainless steel long products for general purposes. Ladhani Metal Corporation is a trusted manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of EN 10088-3 X2CrNi18-9 stainless steel rods and bars. All materials are sourced from approved mills and supplied in full compliance with EN 10088-3 specifications, ensuring consistent chemical composition, excellent surface finish, and precise dimensional accuracy. Forms of Supply: Round bar, hex bar, square bar, rectangular bar, flat bar, rod Explanation of Designation (X2CrNi18-9): • X – High-alloy steel • 2 – Approx. 0.02% carbon content • Cr18 – Approx. 18% chromium • Ni9 – Approx. 9% nickel Chemical Composition (% – typical limits): • Carbon (C): ≤ 0.03 • Chromium (Cr): 17.0 – 19.0 • Nickel (Ni): 8.0 – 10.0 • Silicon (Si): ≤ 1.00 • Manganese (Mn): ≤ 2.00 • Phosphorus (P): ≤ 0.045 • Sulphur (S): ≤ 0.015 • Nitrogen (N): ≤ 0.11 Mechanical Properties (Typical, solution annealed): • Tensile Strength: 500 – 700 MPa • Yield Strength: ≥ 200 MPa • Elongation: ≥ 45% • Hardness: Typically ≤ 215 HB Key Features: • Low-carbon austenitic stainless steel • Excellent corrosion resistance • Improved weldability with reduced risk of intergranular corrosion • Good ductility and formability • Non-magnetic in annealed condition • Suitable for cold working and fabrication Material Characteristics: EN 10088-3 X2CrNi18-9 stainless steel rod and bar provides excellent corrosion resistance combined with good mechanical properties and weldability. Its austenitic microstructure ensures reliable performance in a wide range of industrial and environmental conditions. Applications: • Welded structures and fabricated components • Chemical and petrochemical equipment • Food processing and pharmaceutical equipment • Architectural and structural applications • General engineering and industrial fabrication Conclusion: Ladhani Metal Corporation supplies premium quality EN 10088-3 X2CrNi18-9 stainless steel rods and bars in round, hex, square, rectangular, flat, and rod forms. With excellent corrosion resistance, low carbon content, and good weldability, X2CrNi18-9 stainless steel rod is a dependable choice for fabrication and industrial applications. For size availability or technical support, contact Ladhani Metal Corporation. #EN10088 #EN100883 #EN100883Steel #EN10088StainlessSteel #StainlessSteel #EuropeanStainlessSteel #ENStandardStainlessSteel #EN10088Supplier #EN10088Manufacturer #EN10088Stockist #EN10088Exporter #StainlessSteelBars #StainlessSteelRods #StainlessSteelWire #StainlessSteelBrightBar #SSRoundBar #SSFlatBar #SSHexBar #SSSquareBar #AusteniticStainlessSteel #FerriticStainlessSteel #MartensiticStainlessSteel #DuplexStainlessSteel #304StainlessSteel #304LStainlessSteel #316StainlessSteel #316LStainlessSteel #2205Duplex #StainlessSteelManufacturers #StainlessSteelSuppliers #StainlessSteelStockist #StainlessSteelExporters #IndianStainlessSteel #SSStockist #SSExporter #SteelIndustry #MetalIndustry #EngineeringSteel #IndustrialSteel #CorrosionResistantSteel #HighStrengthStainlessSteel #WeldableStainlessSteel #MachiningSteel #BrightBars #SteelBars #SteelRods #SteelWire #InfrastructureSteel #LadhaniMetal #Mumbai #Delhi #Chennai #Kolkata #Pune #Ahmedabad #Hyderabad #Bengaluru #Coimbatore #Surat #Vadodara #Rajkot #Nashik #Indore #Nagpur #Ludhiana #Faridabad #Noida #Visakhapatnam #Bhubaneswar #Jamshedpur #Patna #Ranchi #Jaipur #Lucknow #Kanpur #Bhopal #Chandigarh #Amritsar #Trivandrum #Kochi #Mangalore #Goa #Aurangabad #Tirupur #Salem #Hosur #Durgapur #Guwahati #Vapi #Ankleshwar #Morbi #Vasai #Thane #Belgaum #Vijayawada #Madurai #Erode #Kolhapur #Hubli #Udaipur #Nagaur #Raipur #Bilaspur #Agra #Varanasi #Meerut #Jodhpur #Surendranagar #Valsad #Bhavnagar