Close Alternative — 83.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X05Cr17S (IS 6603:2024) and EN 10088-1 X6CrMoNb17-1 (EN 10088-1:2023) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X05Cr17S is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10088-1 X6CrMoNb17-1 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X05Cr17S vs EN 10088-1 X6CrMoNb17-1 is a 83.1% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 83.1%.
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 X05Cr17S
EN 10088-1 X6CrMoNb17-1
Tensile Strength
>=430 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=250 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 100 mm; Tensile Strength is a minimum as printed
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X05Cr17S
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
EN 10088-1 X6CrMoNb17-1
Not documented
Key Differences
EN 10088-1 X6CrMoNb17-1 specifies N which is not specified for IS 6603 X05Cr17S.
Can IS 6603 X05Cr17S Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 X6CrMoNb17-1?
IS 6603 X05Cr17S and EN 10088-1 X6CrMoNb17-1 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between IS 6603 X05Cr17S and EN 10088-1 X6CrMoNb17-1?
EN 10088-1 X6CrMoNb17-1 specifies N which is not specified for IS 6603 X05Cr17S.
Can IS 6603 X05Cr17S be substituted with EN 10088-1 X6CrMoNb17-1?
IS 6603 X05Cr17S and EN 10088-1 X6CrMoNb17-1 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.