Close Alternative — 84.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X14Cr17S (IS 6603:2024) and EN 10088-1 X6CrMoS17 (EN 10088-1:2023) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X14Cr17S is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10088-1 X6CrMoS17 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X14Cr17S vs EN 10088-1 X6CrMoS17 is a 84.3% 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 84.3%.
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 X14Cr17S
EN 10088-1 X6CrMoS17
Tensile Strength
<=730 MPa
Not specified
Hardness
<=220 HB
Not specified
Condition
Soft annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, all sizes; hardness as printed
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X14Cr17S
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
EN 10088-1 X6CrMoS17
Not documented
Can IS 6603 X14Cr17S Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 X6CrMoS17?
IS 6603 X14Cr17S and EN 10088-1 X6CrMoS17 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 X14Cr17S and EN 10088-1 X6CrMoS17?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 6603 X14Cr17S be substituted with EN 10088-1 X6CrMoS17?
IS 6603 X14Cr17S and EN 10088-1 X6CrMoS17 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.