Strong Match — 87.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X05Cr17S (IS 6603:2024) and EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17 (EN 10088-3:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X05Cr17S is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17 is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products.
IS 6603 X05Cr17S is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X05Cr17S vs EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17 is a 93.5% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 75%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 87.3%.
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 10088-3 X6CrMoS17
Tensile Strength
>=430 MPa
430-630 MPa
Yield Strength
>=250 MPa
>=250 MPa
Elongation
>=20%
>=20%
Hardness
<=200 HB
<=200 HB
Condition
Annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 100 mm; Tensile Strength is a minimum as printed
Annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, thickness or diameter up to 100 mm; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal), hardness for guidance only
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X05Cr17S
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
Can IS 6603 X05Cr17S Be Substituted With EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17?
IS 6603 X05Cr17S and EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X05Cr17S 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 X05Cr17S and EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 6603 X05Cr17S be substituted with EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17?
IS 6603 X05Cr17S and EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-3 X6CrMoS17 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X05Cr17S in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.