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DIN 17210 15Cr3 vs GOST 4543 12HN3A

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

DIN 17210 15Cr3 (DIN 17210:1986) and GOST 4543 12HN3A (GOST 4543-2016) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. DIN 17210 15Cr3 is typically used for low-alloy chromium case-hardening (carburizing) steel; gears, shafts, pins, and machine components requiring a hard wear-resistant carburized surface with a tough core, while GOST 4543 12HN3A is commonly used for used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components.. DIN 17210 15Cr3 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN) (Germany).

As per chemical composition, DIN 17210 15Cr3 vs GOST 4543 12HN3A is a 79.8% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With DIN 17210 15Cr3:
NF A35-565 100C6 GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
79.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property DIN 17210 15Cr3 GOST 4543 12HN3A
Standard DIN 17210:1986 GOST 4543-2016
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.18 0.09-0.16
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.3-0.6
Si (%) <=0.40 0.17-0.37
P (%) <=0.040 Not specified
S (%) <=0.040 Not specified
Cr (%) 0.60-0.90 0.6-0.9
Ni (%) Not specified 2.75-3.15
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property DIN 17210 15Cr3 GOST 4543 12HN3A
Tensile Strength 490-640 MPa 850-1050 MPa
Yield Strength 295 MPa min 685 MPa min
Elongation 18% min 11% min
Hardness 143-187 HB 58-62 HRC (case)
Typical Applications
DIN 17210 15Cr3
Low-alloy chromium case-hardening (carburizing) steel; gears, shafts, pins, and machine components requiring a hard wear-resistant carburized surface with a tough core
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components.
Key Differences
Can DIN 17210 15Cr3 Be Substituted With GOST 4543 12HN3A?
DIN 17210 15Cr3 and GOST 4543 12HN3A 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
DIN 17210 15Cr3
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5500–6200 mm (216.54–244.09 in)
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5600–6600 mm (220.47–259.84 in)
On M-EX Right Now
DIN 17210 15Cr3
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GOST 4543 12HN3A
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DIN 17210 15Cr3 and GOST 4543 12HN3A?
DIN 17210 15Cr3 specifies P, S which are not specified for GOST 4543 12HN3A. GOST 4543 12HN3A specifies Ni which is not specified for DIN 17210 15Cr3.
Can DIN 17210 15Cr3 be substituted with GOST 4543 12HN3A?
DIN 17210 15Cr3 and GOST 4543 12HN3A 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.