Strong Match — 98.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X04Cr17 (IS 6603:2024) and EN 10088-1 X6Cr17 (EN 10088-1:2023) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X04Cr17 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10088-1 X6Cr17 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X04Cr17 vs EN 10088-1 X6Cr17 is a 98.6% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 98.6%.
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 X04Cr17
EN 10088-1 X6Cr17
Tensile Strength
>=400 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=240 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=20%
Not specified
Hardness
<=200 HB
Not specified
Condition
Annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 75 mm; Tensile Strength is a minimum as printed
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X04Cr17
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
EN 10088-1 X6Cr17
Not documented
Can IS 6603 X04Cr17 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 X6Cr17?
IS 6603 X04Cr17 and EN 10088-1 X6Cr17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-1 X6Cr17 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X04Cr17 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 X04Cr17 and EN 10088-1 X6Cr17?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 6603 X04Cr17 be substituted with EN 10088-1 X6Cr17?
IS 6603 X04Cr17 and EN 10088-1 X6Cr17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-1 X6Cr17 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X04Cr17 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.