Close Alternative — 77.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1 (IS 6603:2024) and EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2 (EN 10088-3:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1 is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2 is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products.
IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1 vs EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2 is a 65.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 77.1%.
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 X39Cr17Mo1
EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2
Tensile Strength
<=900 MPa
Not specified
Hardness
<=280 HB
<=280 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, thickness or diameter up to 100 mm; hardness for guidance only
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
Key Differences
EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2 specifies V, N which are not specified for IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1.
Can IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1 Be Substituted With EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2?
IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1 and EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2 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.
What is the difference between IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1 and EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2?
EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2 specifies V, N which are not specified for IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1.
Can IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1 be substituted with EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2?
IS 6603 X39Cr17Mo1 and EN 10088-3 X40CrMoVN16-2 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.