Related Material — 67.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A (GB/T 3077-2015) and BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is typically used for used for gears, shafts, pinions, aircraft parts, heavy-duty bearings, and transmission components., while BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy case hardening steel (table 15).
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A vs BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15 is a 67.4% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 67.4%.
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 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15
Tensile Strength
980-1180 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
785-980 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
10-14%
Not specified
Hardness
58-62 HRC (case)
Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Used for gears, shafts, pinions, aircraft parts, heavy-duty bearings, and transmission components.
BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy case hardening steel (Table 15)
Can GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15?
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A and BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15 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 3077 12Cr2Ni4A and BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15?
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A and BS 970 (Part 3) 635M15 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.