Close Alternative — 83.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X02Cr18TiNb (IS 6603:2024) and EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 (EN 10088-3:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X02Cr18TiNb is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products.
IS 6603 X02Cr18TiNb is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X02Cr18TiNb vs EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 is a 100% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 50%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 83.3%.
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 X02Cr18TiNb
EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18
Tensile Strength
>=420 MPa
420-620 MPa
Yield Strength
>=200 MPa
>=200 MPa
Elongation
>=28%
>=18%
Hardness
<=200 HB
<=200 HB
Condition
Annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 50 mm; Tensile Strength is a minimum as printed
Annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 50 mm; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal), hardness for guidance only
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X02Cr18TiNb
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
Can IS 6603 X02Cr18TiNb Be Substituted With EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18?
IS 6603 X02Cr18TiNb and EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 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 IS 6603 X02Cr18TiNb and EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 6603 X02Cr18TiNb be substituted with EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18?
IS 6603 X02Cr18TiNb and EN 10088-3 X2CrTiNb18 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.