Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 (IS 6603:2024) and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 (GB/T 3280-2015) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is commonly used for used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners..
IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 vs GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is a 83.3% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 48.1%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Tensile Strength
450-650 MPa
520-720 MPa
Condition
Solution annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, rod only; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal)
Not specified
Yield Strength
Not specified
205-310 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
40-60%
Hardness
Not specified
187 HB max
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners.
Key Differences
IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 specifies N, Cu which are not specified for GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10.
Can IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 Be Substituted With GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 specifies N, Cu which are not specified for GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10.
Can IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 be substituted with GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
IS 6603 X03Cr18Ni9Cu4 and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.