Close Alternative — 83.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 (EN 10088-3:2014) and IS 6603 X02Cr18TiNb (IS 6603:2024) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products, while IS 6603 X02Cr18TiNb is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars.
EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 6603 X02Cr18TiNb is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 vs IS 6603 X02Cr18TiNb 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 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18
IS 6603 X02Cr18TiNb
Tensile Strength
420-620 MPa
>=420 MPa
Yield Strength
>=200 MPa
>=200 MPa
Elongation
>=18%
>=28%
Hardness
<=200 HB
<=200 HB
Condition
Annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 50 mm; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal), hardness for guidance only
Annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 50 mm; Tensile Strength is a minimum as printed
Typical Applications
EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
IS 6603 X02Cr18TiNb
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
Can EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 Be Substituted With IS 6603 X02Cr18TiNb?
EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 and IS 6603 X02Cr18TiNb 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 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 and IS 6603 X02Cr18TiNb?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 be substituted with IS 6603 X02Cr18TiNb?
EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 and IS 6603 X02Cr18TiNb 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.