Close Alternative — 83.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15 (EN 10088-2:2014) and IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV (IS 6603:2024) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15 is typically used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip, while IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars.
EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15 vs IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV is a 100% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 50%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 83.3%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15
IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV
Tensile Strength
<=850 MPa
<=900 MPa
Elongation
>=12%
Not specified
Hardness
<=280 HB
<=280 HB
Condition
Annealed (+A), cold rolled strip, up to 8 mm thick
Soft annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, all sizes; hardness as printed
Typical Applications
EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
Can EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15 Be Substituted With IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV?
EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15 and IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15 and IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15 be substituted with IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV?
EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15 and IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.