Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10084 20MnCr5 (EN 10084:2008) and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A (GB/T 3077-2015) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10084 20MnCr5 is typically used for gears, shafts, cams, case hardened parts, while GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is commonly used for used for gears, shafts, pinions, aircraft parts, heavy-duty bearings, and transmission components..
EN 10084 20MnCr5 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, EN 10084 20MnCr5 vs GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is a 65.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
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
EN 10084 20MnCr5
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Condition
Soft annealed
Not specified
Hardenability
+H band at 1.5 mm from the quenched end: 41 to 49 HRC
Not specified
Hardness
Soft annealed: 217 HB max
58-62 HRC (case)
Tensile Strength
Not specified
980-1180 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
785-980 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
10-14%
Typical Applications
EN 10084 20MnCr5
Gears, shafts, cams, case hardened parts
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Used for gears, shafts, pinions, aircraft parts, heavy-duty bearings, and transmission components.
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A specifies Ni which is not specified for EN 10084 20MnCr5.
Can EN 10084 20MnCr5 Be Substituted With GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
EN 10084 20MnCr5 and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A 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 EN 10084 20MnCr5 and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A specifies Ni which is not specified for EN 10084 20MnCr5.
Can EN 10084 20MnCr5 be substituted with GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
EN 10084 20MnCr5 and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A 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.