IS 6603 X15Cr18Ni8 vs EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2

Close Alternative — 77.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 6603 X15Cr18Ni8 (IS 6603:2024) and EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. IS 6603 X15Cr18Ni8 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X15Cr18Ni8 vs EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2 is a 77.7% 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 77.7%.

Frequently Compared With IS 6603 X15Cr18Ni8:
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4401 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo ASTM A959 .- GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4006 EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
77.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
77.7%
Specifications
Property IS 6603 X15Cr18Ni8 EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2
Standard IS 6603:2024 EN 10088-1:2014
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) <=0.15 <=0.08
Si (%) <=2.00 <=1.00
Mn (%) <=2.00 <=2.00
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.045
S (%) <=0.030 0.15-0.35
Cr (%) 16.0-19.0 17.0-19.0
Mo (%) <=0.80 <=0.60
Ni (%) 6.0-9.5 8.0-10.0
N (%) <=0.10 <=0.10
Cu (%) Not specified 1.40-1.80
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 X15Cr18Ni8 EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2
Tensile Strength 500-700 MPa Not specified
Condition Solution annealed, conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, rod only; Yield Strength is Rp0.2, Elongation is A (longitudinal) Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X15Cr18Ni8
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2
Not documented
Key Differences
Can IS 6603 X15Cr18Ni8 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2?
IS 6603 X15Cr18Ni8 and EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 6603 X15Cr18Ni8 and EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2?
EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2 specifies Cu which is not specified for IS 6603 X15Cr18Ni8.
Can IS 6603 X15Cr18Ni8 be substituted with EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2?
IS 6603 X15Cr18Ni8 and EN 10088-1 X6CrNiCuS18-9-2 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.