Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 15CrMo (GB/T 3077:2015) and GOST 4543 12HN3A (GOST 4543-2016) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GB/T 3077 15CrMo is typically used for used for boiler tubes, pressure vessels, steam pipes, petrochemical equipment, flanges, and high-temperature fasteners., while GOST 4543 12HN3A is commonly used for used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components..
GB/T 3077 15CrMo is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T) (China).
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 15CrMo vs GOST 4543 12HN3A is a 63.7% 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
GB/T 3077 15CrMo
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Tensile Strength
>=440 MPa
850-1050 MPa
Yield Strength
>=295 MPa
685 MPa min
Elongation
>=22%
11% min
Hardness
<=179 HB
58-62 HRC (case)
Condition
Quenched and tempered, test sample 30 mm; hardness is for bars delivered annealed or high temperature tempered
Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 3077 15CrMo
Used for boiler tubes, pressure vessels, steam pipes, petrochemical equipment, flanges, and high-temperature fasteners.
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components.
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 15CrMo specifies Mo, P, S, Cu which are not specified for GOST 4543 12HN3A.
GOST 4543 12HN3A specifies Ni which is not specified for GB/T 3077 15CrMo.
Can GB/T 3077 15CrMo Be Substituted With GOST 4543 12HN3A?
GB/T 3077 15CrMo 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 GB/T 3077 15CrMo and GOST 4543 12HN3A?
GB/T 3077 15CrMo specifies Mo, P, S, Cu which are not specified for GOST 4543 12HN3A. GOST 4543 12HN3A specifies Ni which is not specified for GB/T 3077 15CrMo.
Can GB/T 3077 15CrMo be substituted with GOST 4543 12HN3A?
GB/T 3077 15CrMo 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.