Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X12Cr13 (IS 6603:2024) and EN 10088-1 1.4006 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X12Cr13 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while EN 10088-1 1.4006 is commonly used for cutlery, turbine blades, fasteners, surgical instruments.
IS 6603 X12Cr13 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10088-1 1.4006 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X12Cr13 vs EN 10088-1 1.4006 is a 79.9% 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 X12Cr13
EN 10088-1 1.4006
Tensile Strength
<=730 MPa
≥540 MPa (annealed)
Hardness
<=223 HB
Not specified
Condition
Soft annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, all sizes; hardness as printed
Not specified
Hardness HRC
Not specified
36–45 (hardened)
Elongation
Not specified
≥18%
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X12Cr13
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
IS 6603 X12Cr13 specifies P, S which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4006.
Can IS 6603 X12Cr13 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4006?
IS 6603 X12Cr13 and EN 10088-1 1.4006 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 X12Cr13 and EN 10088-1 1.4006?
IS 6603 X12Cr13 specifies P, S which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4006.
Can IS 6603 X12Cr13 be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4006?
IS 6603 X12Cr13 and EN 10088-1 1.4006 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.