IS 6603 X20Cr13 vs EN 10088-1 1.4006

Minimal Match — 50.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 6603 X20Cr13 (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 X20Cr13 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 X20Cr13 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 X20Cr13 vs EN 10088-1 1.4006 is a 76% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 50.7%.

Frequently Compared With IS 6603 X20Cr13:
ASTM A959 .- EN 10088-1 1.4301 EN 10088-1 1.4401 EN 10088-1 1.4845 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 GOST 5632 08X18H10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr13H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
76%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
50.7%
Specifications
Property IS 6603 X20Cr13 EN 10088-1 1.4006
Standard IS 6603:2024 EN 10088-1:2014
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.16-0.25 0.08–0.15
Si (%) <=1.00 ≤1.00
Mn (%) <=1.50 ≤1.50
P (%) <=0.040 Not specified
S (%) <=0.030 Not specified
Cr (%) 12.0-14.0 11.5–13.5
Ni (%) Not specified ≤0.75
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 X20Cr13 EN 10088-1 1.4006
Tensile Strength <=900 MPa ≥540 MPa (annealed)
Hardness <=230 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 X20Cr13
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
EN 10088-1 1.4006
Cutlery, turbine blades, fasteners, surgical instruments
Key Differences
Can IS 6603 X20Cr13 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4006?
IS 6603 X20Cr13 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 6603 X20Cr13
No active listings currently.
EN 10088-1 1.4006
Sheet → (3 listings)
Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2700–3400 mm (106.3–133.86 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 6603 X20Cr13
0 active listings and RFQs →
EN 10088-1 1.4006
3 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 6603 X20Cr13 and EN 10088-1 1.4006?
IS 6603 X20Cr13 specifies P, S which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4006. EN 10088-1 1.4006 specifies Ni which is not specified for IS 6603 X20Cr13.
Can IS 6603 X20Cr13 be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4006?
IS 6603 X20Cr13 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.