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ASTM A681 L2 vs DIN 17200 30CrMo4

Related Material — 65% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A681 L2 (ASTM A681:2008) and DIN 17200 30CrMo4 (DIN 17200:1986) are both steel grades. ASTM A681 L2 is classified under Tool & Die Steels, while DIN 17200 30CrMo4 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below. ASTM A681 L2 is typically used for tools, dies and fixtures (clause 1.2), while DIN 17200 30CrMo4 is commonly used for high tensile tubes, pressure vessels, aircraft structures. ASTM A681 L2 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while DIN 17200 30CrMo4 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), originating from Germany.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A681 L2 vs DIN 17200 30CrMo4 is a 72.2% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A681 L2:
IS 1570 (Part 6) 118T3 EN ISO 4957 1.2316 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2344 EN ISO 683-17 100Cr6 GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV GOST 5950 4H5MFS GOST 5950 4H5MFS1 DIN EN ISO 4957 1.2379 IS 1570 (Part 6) 133T3 IS 1570 (Part 6) 103T3 GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
72.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
65%
Specifications
Property ASTM A681 L2 DIN 17200 30CrMo4
Standard ASTM A681:2008 DIN 17200:1986
Category Tool & Die Steels Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.45-1.00 0.27-0.34
Mn (%) 0.10-0.90 0.40-0.70
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.035
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.035
Si (%) 0.10-0.50 0.15-0.40
Cr (%) 0.70-1.20 0.80-1.10
V (%) 0.10-0.30 Not specified
Mo (%) <=0.25 0.15-0.25
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property ASTM A681 L2 DIN 17200 30CrMo4
Hardness <=197 HB 197–255 HB
Condition Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness) Not specified
Tensile Strength Not specified 700–850 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified ≥520 MPa
Elongation Not specified ≥16%
Typical Applications
ASTM A681 L2
Tools, dies and fixtures (clause 1.2)
DIN 17200 30CrMo4
High tensile tubes, pressure vessels, aircraft structures
Key Differences
Can ASTM A681 L2 Be Substituted With DIN 17200 30CrMo4?
ASTM A681 L2 and DIN 17200 30CrMo4 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.
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ASTM A681 L2
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DIN 17200 30CrMo4
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Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 6400–7000 mm (251.97–275.59 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ASTM A681 L2 and DIN 17200 30CrMo4?
Different category: ASTM A681 L2 is Tool & Die Steels, DIN 17200 30CrMo4 is Alloy Steel. ASTM A681 L2 specifies V which is not specified for DIN 17200 30CrMo4.
Can ASTM A681 L2 be substituted with DIN 17200 30CrMo4?
ASTM A681 L2 and DIN 17200 30CrMo4 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.