Strong Match — 93.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 (GB/T 1299-2014) and EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 (EN ISO 4957:2018) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is typically used for die casting dies, forging dies, extrusion tools, while EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 is commonly used for die casting dies, extrusion tooling, forging dies.
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 vs EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 is a 89.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 93.1%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1
EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1
Hardness HRC (hardened)
42–54
40–54
Hardness HB (annealed)
≤235
≤235
Hot Strength
Not specified
Excellent to 600°C
Typical Applications
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1
Die casting dies, forging dies, extrusion tools
EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1
Die casting dies, extrusion tooling, forging dies
Can GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 Be Substituted With EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1?
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 and EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 and EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 be substituted with EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1?
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 and EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN ISO 4957 X38CrMoV5-1 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV1 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.