Strong Match — 91.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X03Cr17Ni12Mo3 (IS 6603:2024) and IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 (IS 6603:2024) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X03Cr17Ni12Mo3 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars.
IS 6603 X03Cr17Ni12Mo3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X03Cr17Ni12Mo3 vs IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 is a 87.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 91.9%.
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 X03Cr17Ni12Mo3
IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2
Tensile Strength
520-720 MPa
520-720 MPa
Yield Strength
>=205 MPa
>=205 MPa
Elongation
>=40%
>=40%
Condition
Solution annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 160 mm; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal)
Solution annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 160 mm; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal)
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X03Cr17Ni12Mo3
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
Can IS 6603 X03Cr17Ni12Mo3 Be Substituted With IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2?
IS 6603 X03Cr17Ni12Mo3 and IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X03Cr17Ni12Mo3 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 X03Cr17Ni12Mo3 and IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 6603 X03Cr17Ni12Mo3 be substituted with IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2?
IS 6603 X03Cr17Ni12Mo3 and IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 6603 X02Cr17Ni12Mo2 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X03Cr17Ni12Mo3 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.