Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) and GB/T 3077 12Cr1MoV (GB/T 3077:2015) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40 is typically used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy direct hardening steel (table 16), while GB/T 3077 12Cr1MoV is commonly used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars.
BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom, while GB/T 3077 12Cr1MoV is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40 vs GB/T 3077 12Cr1MoV is a 74.6% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
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 3) 709M40
GB/T 3077 12Cr1MoV
Tensile Strength
Not specified
>=490 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
>=245 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
>=22%
Hardness
Not specified
<=179 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 3) 709M40
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy direct hardening steel (Table 16)
GB/T 3077 12Cr1MoV
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 12Cr1MoV specifies V, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40 Be Substituted With GB/T 3077 12Cr1MoV?
BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40 and GB/T 3077 12Cr1MoV 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 BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40 and GB/T 3077 12Cr1MoV?
GB/T 3077 12Cr1MoV specifies V, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40.
Can BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40 be substituted with GB/T 3077 12Cr1MoV?
BS 970 (Part 3) 709M40 and GB/T 3077 12Cr1MoV 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.