Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2 (EN 10084:2008) and GOST 4543 12HN3A (GOST 4543-2016) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2 is typically used for gears, shafts and automotive transmission components, while GOST 4543 12HN3A is commonly used for used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components..
EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2 is defined under European Standard (EN) (Europe).
As per chemical composition, EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2 vs GOST 4543 12HN3A is a 56.4% 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 20NiCrMo2-2
GOST 4543 12HN3A
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: 212 HB max
58-62 HRC (case)
Tensile Strength
Not specified
850-1050 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
685 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
11% min
Typical Applications
EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2
Gears, shafts and automotive transmission components
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components.
Key Differences
EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2 specifies Mo, P, S which are not specified for GOST 4543 12HN3A.
Can EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2 Be Substituted With GOST 4543 12HN3A?
EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2 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 EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2 and GOST 4543 12HN3A?
EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2 specifies Mo, P, S which are not specified for GOST 4543 12HN3A.
Can EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2 be substituted with GOST 4543 12HN3A?
EN 10084 20NiCrMo2-2 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.