Close Alternative — 81.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 1) 905M39 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) and GB/T 3077 38CrMoAl (GB/T 3077:2015) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 1) 905M39 is typically used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6., while GB/T 3077 38CrMoAl is commonly used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars.
BS 970 (Part 1) 905M39 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while GB/T 3077 38CrMoAl is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 1) 905M39 vs GB/T 3077 38CrMoAl is a 81.7% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 81.7%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
BS 970 (Part 1) 905M39
GB/T 3077 38CrMoAl
Tensile Strength
Not specified
>=980 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
>=835 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
>=14%
Hardness
Not specified
<=229 HB
Condition
Not specified
Quenched and tempered, test sample 30 mm; hardness is for bars delivered annealed or high temperature tempered
Typical Applications
BS 970 (Part 1) 905M39
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
GB/T 3077 38CrMoAl
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 38CrMoAl specifies Si, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 905M39.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 905M39 Be Substituted With GB/T 3077 38CrMoAl?
BS 970 (Part 1) 905M39 and GB/T 3077 38CrMoAl 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 BS 970 (Part 1) 905M39 and GB/T 3077 38CrMoAl?
GB/T 3077 38CrMoAl specifies Si, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 905M39.
Can BS 970 (Part 1) 905M39 be substituted with GB/T 3077 38CrMoAl?
BS 970 (Part 1) 905M39 and GB/T 3077 38CrMoAl 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.