Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 6911 X40Cr13 (IS 6911:1992) and EN 10088-1 1.4301 (EN 10088-1:2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Stainless Steel category.
IS 6911 X40Cr13 is typically used for stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1), while EN 10088-1 1.4301 is commonly used for food equipment, chemical vessels, architectural, kitchenware.
IS 6911 X40Cr13 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while EN 10088-1 1.4301 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, IS 6911 X40Cr13 vs EN 10088-1 1.4301 is a 62.8% 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 X40Cr13
EN 10088-1 1.4301
Hardness (annealed, max)
255 HBS
Not specified
Hardness (quenched and tempered, min)
515 HV, 50 HRC
Not specified
Tensile Strength
Not specified
≥520 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
≥210 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
≥45%
Hardness
Not specified
≤215 HB
Typical Applications
IS 6911 X40Cr13
Stainless and heat-resisting steel plate, sheet and strip (clause 1.1)
EN 10088-1 1.4301
Food equipment, chemical vessels, architectural, kitchenware
Can IS 6911 X40Cr13 Be Substituted With EN 10088-1 1.4301?
IS 6911 X40Cr13 and EN 10088-1 1.4301 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 X40Cr13 and EN 10088-1 1.4301?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can IS 6911 X40Cr13 be substituted with EN 10088-1 1.4301?
IS 6911 X40Cr13 and EN 10088-1 1.4301 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.