Strong Match — 99.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV (IS 6603:2024) and EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 (EN 10088-3:2014) 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 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 is commonly used for general purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products.
IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV vs EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 is a 98.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 99.1%.
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 X50Cr15MoV
EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15
Tensile Strength
<=900 MPa
<=900 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), conditions 1C, 1E, 1D, 1X, 1G and 2D, size range not stated; hardness for guidance only
Typical Applications
IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, wire rods and bright bars
EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15
General purposes, semi-finished products, bars, rods, wire, sections and bright products
Can IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV Be Substituted With EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15?
IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV and EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV 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 X50Cr15MoV and EN 10088-3 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 10088-3 X50CrMoV15?
IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV and EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10088-3 X50CrMoV15 is often considered as a substitute for IS 6603 X50Cr15MoV in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.