Strong Match — 99.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 (EN 10088-3:2014) and IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV (IS 6603:2024) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products, while IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars.
EN 10088-3 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 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 vs IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV is a 98.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 99.1%.
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 X50CrMoV15
IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV
Tensile Strength
<=900 MPa
<=900 MPa
Hardness
<=280 HB
<=280 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 X50CrMoV15
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
Can EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 Be Substituted With IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV?
EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 and IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 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 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 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 be substituted with IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV?
EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 and IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.