Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 (DIN 17210:1986) and GOST 4543 12HN3A (GOST 4543-2016) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 is typically used for nickel-chromium-molybdenum case-hardening (carburizing) steel; highly stressed gears, shafts, and transmission components requiring high core strength and wear-resistant carburized surface, while GOST 4543 12HN3A is commonly used for used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components..
DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 is defined under Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN) (Germany).
As per chemical composition, DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 vs GOST 4543 12HN3A is a 56.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 43.5%.
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
DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Tensile Strength
880-1080 MPa
850-1050 MPa
Yield Strength
685 MPa min
685 MPa min
Elongation
10% min
11% min
Hardness
255-311 HB
58-62 HRC (case)
Typical Applications
DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2
Nickel-chromium-molybdenum case-hardening (carburizing) steel; highly stressed gears, shafts, and transmission components requiring high core strength and wear-resistant carburized surface
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components.
Key Differences
DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 specifies P, S, Mo which are not specified for GOST 4543 12HN3A.
Can DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 Be Substituted With GOST 4543 12HN3A?
DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 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.
What is the difference between DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 and GOST 4543 12HN3A?
DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 specifies P, S, Mo which are not specified for GOST 4543 12HN3A.
Can DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 be substituted with GOST 4543 12HN3A?
DIN 17210 30NiCrMo2-2 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.