Close Alternative — 83.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV (IS 6603:2024) and EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15 (EN 10088-2:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV is typically used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars, while EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15 is commonly used for general purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip.
IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV vs EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15 is a 100% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 50%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 83.3%.
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 X50Cr15MoV
EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15
Tensile Strength
<=900 MPa
<=850 MPa
Hardness
<=280 HB
<=280 HB
Condition
Soft annealed (+A), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, all sizes; hardness as printed
Annealed (+A), cold rolled strip, up to 8 mm thick
Elongation
Not specified
>=12%
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15
General purposes, hot or cold rolled sheet/plate and strip
Can IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV Be Substituted With EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15?
IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV and EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15 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 X50Cr15MoV and EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV be substituted with EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15?
IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV and EN 10088-2 X50CrMoV15 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.