Strong Match — 98.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-3 X46Cr13 (EN 10088-3:2014) and IS 6603 X40Cr13 (IS 6603:2024) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-3 X46Cr13 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products, while IS 6603 X40Cr13 is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars.
EN 10088-3 X46Cr13 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 6603 X40Cr13 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-3 X46Cr13 vs IS 6603 X40Cr13 is a 98.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 98.8%.
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 X46Cr13
IS 6603 X40Cr13
Tensile Strength
<=800 MPa
<=800 MPa
Hardness
<=245 HB
<=245 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 X46Cr13
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
IS 6603 X40Cr13
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
Can EN 10088-3 X46Cr13 Be Substituted With IS 6603 X40Cr13?
EN 10088-3 X46Cr13 and IS 6603 X40Cr13 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6603 X40Cr13 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X46Cr13 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 X46Cr13 and IS 6603 X40Cr13?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10088-3 X46Cr13 be substituted with IS 6603 X40Cr13?
EN 10088-3 X46Cr13 and IS 6603 X40Cr13 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6603 X40Cr13 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X46Cr13 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.