Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X04Cr12Nb (IS 6603:2024) and GOST 5632 08X18H10 (GOST 5632-2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X04Cr12Nb is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while GOST 5632 08X18H10 is commonly used for chemical equipment, food processing, general corrosion resistant applications.
IS 6603 X04Cr12Nb is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS) (India).
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X04Cr12Nb vs GOST 5632 08X18H10 is a 52.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
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 X04Cr12Nb
GOST 5632 08X18H10
Tensile Strength
>=380 MPa
≥520 MPa
Yield Strength
>=170 MPa
≥205 MPa
Elongation
>=20%
≥40%
Hardness
<=179 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 100 mm; Tensile Strength is a minimum as printed
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X04Cr12Nb
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
GOST 5632 08X18H10
Chemical equipment, food processing, general corrosion resistant applications
Key Differences
IS 6603 X04Cr12Nb specifies Mo, Cu, Nb which are not specified for GOST 5632 08X18H10.
Can IS 6603 X04Cr12Nb Be Substituted With GOST 5632 08X18H10?
IS 6603 X04Cr12Nb and GOST 5632 08X18H10 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 X04Cr12Nb and GOST 5632 08X18H10?
IS 6603 X04Cr12Nb specifies Mo, Cu, Nb which are not specified for GOST 5632 08X18H10.
Can IS 6603 X04Cr12Nb be substituted with GOST 5632 08X18H10?
IS 6603 X04Cr12Nb and GOST 5632 08X18H10 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.