Strong Match — 100% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X01Cr25Ni21 (IS 6603:2024) and EN 10088-2 X1CrNi25-21 (EN 10088-2:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X01Cr25Ni21 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while EN 10088-2 X1CrNi25-21 is commonly used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip.
IS 6603 X01Cr25Ni21 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10088-2 X1CrNi25-21 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X01Cr25Ni21 vs EN 10088-2 X1CrNi25-21 is a 100% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 100%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 6603 X01Cr25Ni21
EN 10088-2 X1CrNi25-21
Tensile Strength
470-670 MPa
470-670 MPa
Condition
Solution annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, rod only; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal)
Solution annealed (+AT), hot rolled plate, up to 75 mm thick; Yield Strength is Rp0.2 (transverse), Elongation is A80 for under 3 mm thick
Yield Strength
Not specified
>=200 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
>=40%
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X01Cr25Ni21
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
EN 10088-2 X1CrNi25-21
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
Can IS 6603 X01Cr25Ni21 Be Substituted With EN 10088-2 X1CrNi25-21?
IS 6603 X01Cr25Ni21 and EN 10088-2 X1CrNi25-21 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-2 X1CrNi25-21 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X01Cr25Ni21 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 IS 6603 X01Cr25Ni21 and EN 10088-2 X1CrNi25-21?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 6603 X01Cr25Ni21 be substituted with EN 10088-2 X1CrNi25-21?
IS 6603 X01Cr25Ni21 and EN 10088-2 X1CrNi25-21 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-2 X1CrNi25-21 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X01Cr25Ni21 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.