Related Material — 61.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1299 9CrWMn (GB/T 1299-2014) and KS D 3753 STS3 (KS D 3753:2023) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
GB/T 1299 9CrWMn is typically used for used for gauges, reamers, punches, dies, measuring tools, and cold cutting blades., while KS D 3753 STS3 is commonly used for used in chisels, punches, dies, shear tools, gauges, and hand tools..
GB/T 1299 9CrWMn is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while KS D 3753 STS3 is defined under Korean Industrial Standards (KS), originating from South Korea.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1299 9CrWMn vs KS D 3753 STS3 is a 80.9% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 23.3%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 61.7%.
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 9CrWMn
KS D 3753 STS3
Tensile Strength
850-1050 MPa
880-1100 MPa
Yield Strength
650-850 MPa
700 MPa min
Elongation
8-12%
10% min
Hardness
58-64 HRC
56-60 HRC
Typical Applications
GB/T 1299 9CrWMn
Used for gauges, reamers, punches, dies, measuring tools, and cold cutting blades.
KS D 3753 STS3
Used in chisels, punches, dies, shear tools, gauges, and hand tools.
Can GB/T 1299 9CrWMn Be Substituted With KS D 3753 STS3?
GB/T 1299 9CrWMn and KS D 3753 STS3 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 GB/T 1299 9CrWMn and KS D 3753 STS3?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can GB/T 1299 9CrWMn be substituted with KS D 3753 STS3?
GB/T 1299 9CrWMn and KS D 3753 STS3 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.