Close Alternative — 84.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10088-3 X70CrMo15 (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 X70CrMo15 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 X70CrMo15 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 X70CrMo15 vs IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV is a 76.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 84.5%.
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 X70CrMo15
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, thickness or diameter up to 100 mm; 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 X70CrMo15
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
Key Differences
IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV specifies V which is not specified for EN 10088-3 X70CrMo15.
Can EN 10088-3 X70CrMo15 Be Substituted With IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV?
EN 10088-3 X70CrMo15 and IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV 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 X70CrMo15 and IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV?
IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV specifies V which is not specified for EN 10088-3 X70CrMo15.
Can EN 10088-3 X70CrMo15 be substituted with IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV?
EN 10088-3 X70CrMo15 and IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV 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.