EN 10088-3 X6CrNiNb18-10 is a stabilized austenitic stainless steel grade with niobium addition for improved resistance to intergranular corrosion and excellent mechanical performance. The combination of chromium, nickel, and niobium provides high corrosion resistance, good toughness, and reliable performance in welded and fabricated components. Supplied in bar form, X6CrNiNb18-10 stainless steel is widely used in chemical, petrochemical, marine, and industrial applications where stability and durability are critical. This grade complies with the EN 10088-3 standard for stainless steel bars and rods. Ladhani Metal Corporation is a trusted manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of EN 10088-3 X6CrNiNb18-10 stainless steel bars. All materials are sourced from approved mills and supplied in full compliance with EN 10088-3 specifications, ensuring consistent chemical composition, controlled mechanical properties, and precise dimensional accuracy. Forms of Supply: Round bar, hex bar, square bar, rectangular bar, flat bar, rod Explanation of Designation (X6CrNiNb18-10): • X – High-alloy steel • 6 – Approx. 0.06% carbon content • Cr18 – Approx. 18% chromium • Ni10 – Approx. 10% nickel • Nb – Niobium stabilized for intergranular corrosion resistance Chemical Composition (% – typical limits): • Carbon (C): ≤ 0.08 • Chromium (Cr): 17.0 – 19.0 • Nickel (Ni): 9.0 – 11.0 • Niobium (Nb): 0.15 – 0.45 • Silicon (Si): ≤ 1.00 • Manganese (Mn): ≤ 2.00 • Phosphorus (P): ≤ 0.045 • Sulphur (S): ≤ 0.015 Mechanical Properties (Typical, solution annealed): • Tensile Strength: 500 – 700 MPa • Yield Strength: ≥ 200 MPa • Elongation: ≥ 40% • Hardness: Typically ≤ 200 HB Key Features: • Austenitic stainless steel stabilized with niobium • Excellent resistance to intergranular corrosion • Good toughness and ductility over a wide temperature range • High corrosion resistance in chemical and marine environments • Good weldability and formability • Non-magnetic in annealed condition Material Characteristics: EN 10088-3 X6CrNiNb18-10 stainless steel bar combines excellent corrosion resistance, stabilization against intergranular attack, and reliable mechanical performance. Its niobium stabilization ensures structural integrity in welded components and long-term service in aggressive environments. Applications: • Chemical and petrochemical equipment • Marine and offshore structural components • Heat exchangers and pressure vessels • Industrial piping systems and fittings • General fabrication and engineering applications Conclusion: Ladhani Metal Corporation supplies premium-quality EN 10088-3 X6CrNiNb18-10 stainless steel bars in round, hex, square, rectangular, flat, and rod forms. With superior corrosion resistance, niobium stabilization, and full EN 10088-3 compliance, X6CrNiNb18-10 stainless steel bar is a reliable material for demanding industrial and marine applications. For size availability, technical specifications, or customized requirements, 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