Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A (GB/T 3077-2015) and GB/T 3077 15CrNi6 (GB/T 3077-2015) 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 GB/T 3077 15CrNi6 is commonly used for used for gears, shafts, pinions, crankshafts, transmission parts, and heavy-duty couplings..
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while GB/T 3077 15CrNi6 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A vs GB/T 3077 15CrNi6 is a 76.5% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 66.4%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.
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
GB/T 3077 15CrNi6
Tensile Strength
980-1180 MPa
880-1080 MPa
Yield Strength
785-980 MPa
685-880 MPa
Elongation
10-14%
10-14%
Hardness
58-62 HRC (case)
58-62 HRC (case)
Typical Applications
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Used for gears, shafts, pinions, aircraft parts, heavy-duty bearings, and transmission components.
GB/T 3077 15CrNi6
Used for gears, shafts, pinions, crankshafts, transmission parts, and heavy-duty couplings.
Can GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A Be Substituted With GB/T 3077 15CrNi6?
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A and GB/T 3077 15CrNi6 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 GB/T 3077 15CrNi6?
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 GB/T 3077 15CrNi6?
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A and GB/T 3077 15CrNi6 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.