Strong Match — 94.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17 (EN 10088-3:2014) and IS 6603 X14Cr17S (IS 6603:2024) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products, while IS 6603 X14Cr17S is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars.
EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 6603 X14Cr17S is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17 vs IS 6603 X14Cr17S is a 91.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 94.1%.
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 X14CrMoS17
IS 6603 X14Cr17S
Tensile Strength
<=730 MPa
<=730 MPa
Hardness
<=220 HB
<=220 HB
Condition
Annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, size range not stated; hardness for guidance only
Soft annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, all sizes; hardness as printed
Typical Applications
EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
IS 6603 X14Cr17S
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
Can EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17 Be Substituted With IS 6603 X14Cr17S?
EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17 and IS 6603 X14Cr17S overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6603 X14Cr17S is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17 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 X14CrMoS17 and IS 6603 X14Cr17S?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17 be substituted with IS 6603 X14Cr17S?
EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17 and IS 6603 X14Cr17S overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6603 X14Cr17S is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.