Strong Match — 94.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X14Cr17S (IS 6603:2024) and EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17 (EN 10088-3:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X14Cr17S is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17 is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products.
IS 6603 X14Cr17S is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X14Cr17S vs EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17 is a 91.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 94.1%.
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 X14Cr17S
EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17
Tensile Strength
<=730 MPa
<=730 MPa
Hardness
<=220 HB
<=220 HB
Condition
Soft annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, all sizes; hardness as printed
Annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, size range not stated; hardness for guidance only
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X14Cr17S
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
Can IS 6603 X14Cr17S Be Substituted With EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17?
IS 6603 X14Cr17S and EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X14Cr17S 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 X14Cr17S and EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17?
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 10088-3 X14CrMoS17?
IS 6603 X14Cr17S and EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-3 X14CrMoS17 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X14Cr17S in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.