Strong Match — 87.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17 (EN 10088-3:2014) and IS 6603 X05Cr17S (IS 6603:2024) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products, while IS 6603 X05Cr17S is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars.
EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while IS 6603 X05Cr17S is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17 vs IS 6603 X05Cr17S is a 93.5% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 75%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 87.3%.
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 X6CrMoS17
IS 6603 X05Cr17S
Tensile Strength
430-630 MPa
>=430 MPa
Yield Strength
>=250 MPa
>=250 MPa
Elongation
>=20%
>=20%
Hardness
<=200 HB
<=200 HB
Condition
Annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 100 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 100 mm; Tensile Strength is a minimum as printed
Typical Applications
EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
IS 6603 X05Cr17S
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
Can EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17 Be Substituted With IS 6603 X05Cr17S?
EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17 and IS 6603 X05Cr17S overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6603 X05Cr17S is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17 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 X6CrMoS17 and IS 6603 X05Cr17S?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17 be substituted with IS 6603 X05Cr17S?
EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17 and IS 6603 X05Cr17S overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6603 X05Cr17S is often considered as a substitute for EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.