Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6911 X04Cr12 (IS 6911:1992) and EN 10088-1 1.4401 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6911 X04Cr12 is typically used for stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1), while EN 10088-1 1.4401 is commonly used for marine, chemical processing, pharmaceutical equipment.
IS 6911 X04Cr12 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10088-1 1.4401 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 6911 X04Cr12 vs EN 10088-1 1.4401 is a 56.9% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 6911 X04Cr12
EN 10088-1 1.4401
Bend Test (180 deg)
Mandrel diameter 2 x thickness
Not specified
Elongation (50 mm, annealed)
>=20%
Not specified
Hardness (annealed, max)
187 HBS, 88 HRB
Not specified
Tensile Strength (annealed)
>=440 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength (0.2% proof, annealed)
>=250 MPa
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
≥520 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
≥210 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
≥40%
Hardness
Not specified
≤215 HB
Typical Applications
IS 6911 X04Cr12
Stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1)
EN 10088-1 1.4401
Marine, chemical processing, pharmaceutical equipment
Key Differences
IS 6911 X04Cr12 specifies Al, P, S which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4401.
EN 10088-1 1.4401 specifies Ni, Mo which are not specified for IS 6911 X04Cr12.
Can IS 6911 X04Cr12 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4401?
IS 6911 X04Cr12 and EN 10088-1 1.4401 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.
What is the difference between IS 6911 X04Cr12 and EN 10088-1 1.4401?
IS 6911 X04Cr12 specifies Al, P, S which are not specified for EN 10088-1 1.4401. EN 10088-1 1.4401 specifies Ni, Mo which are not specified for IS 6911 X04Cr12.
Can IS 6911 X04Cr12 be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4401?
IS 6911 X04Cr12 and EN 10088-1 1.4401 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.