Strong Match — 87% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X04Cr18Ni12Mo3 (IS 6603:2024) and JIS G4304 SUS317 (JIS G4304:2021) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X04Cr18Ni12Mo3 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while JIS G4304 SUS317 is commonly used for hot-rolled stainless steel plates and strips.
IS 6603 X04Cr18Ni12Mo3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while JIS G4304 SUS317 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan.
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X04Cr18Ni12Mo3 vs JIS G4304 SUS317 is a 97.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 66.7%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 87%.
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 X04Cr18Ni12Mo3
JIS G4304 SUS317
Tensile Strength
>=515 MPa
>=520 MPa
Yield Strength
>=205 MPa
>=205 MPa
Elongation
>=40%
>=40%
Condition
Solution annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, all sizes; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal)
Solution heat treated plate and strip; 0.2 percent proof strength applies only when specified by the purchaser
Hardness
Not specified
<=187 HB
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X04Cr18Ni12Mo3
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
JIS G4304 SUS317
Hot-rolled stainless steel plates and strips
Key Differences
IS 6603 X04Cr18Ni12Mo3 specifies N which is not specified for JIS G4304 SUS317.
Can IS 6603 X04Cr18Ni12Mo3 Be Substituted With JIS G4304 SUS317?
IS 6603 X04Cr18Ni12Mo3 and JIS G4304 SUS317 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that JIS G4304 SUS317 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X04Cr18Ni12Mo3 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 X04Cr18Ni12Mo3 and JIS G4304 SUS317?
IS 6603 X04Cr18Ni12Mo3 specifies N which is not specified for JIS G4304 SUS317.
Can IS 6603 X04Cr18Ni12Mo3 be substituted with JIS G4304 SUS317?
IS 6603 X04Cr18Ni12Mo3 and JIS G4304 SUS317 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that JIS G4304 SUS317 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X04Cr18Ni12Mo3 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.