Strong Match — 91.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-3 X3CrNiMo13-4 (EN 10088-3:2014) and IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo (IS 6603:2024) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-3 X3CrNiMo13-4 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products, while IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars.
EN 10088-3 X3CrNiMo13-4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-3 X3CrNiMo13-4 vs IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo is a 87.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 91.4%.
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 X3CrNiMo13-4
IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo
Tensile Strength
<=1100 MPa
<=1100 MPa
Hardness
<=320 HB
<=320 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 X3CrNiMo13-4
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
Key Differences
EN 10088-3 X3CrNiMo13-4 specifies N which is not specified for IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo.
Can EN 10088-3 X3CrNiMo13-4 Be Substituted With IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo?
EN 10088-3 X3CrNiMo13-4 and IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X3CrNiMo13-4 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 X3CrNiMo13-4 and IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo?
EN 10088-3 X3CrNiMo13-4 specifies N which is not specified for IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo.
Can EN 10088-3 X3CrNiMo13-4 be substituted with IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo?
EN 10088-3 X3CrNiMo13-4 and IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6603 X03Cr13Ni4Mo is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X3CrNiMo13-4 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.