Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 17CrNiMo6 (GB/T 3077-2015) and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A (GB/T 3077-2015) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GB/T 3077 17CrNiMo6 is typically used for used for automotive gears, gearboxes, shafts, pinions, industrial reducers, and heavy machinery components., while GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is commonly used for used for gears, shafts, pinions, aircraft parts, heavy-duty bearings, and transmission components..
GB/T 3077 17CrNiMo6 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 17CrNiMo6 vs GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is a 63.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 81.4%.
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 17CrNiMo6
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Tensile Strength
1000-1200 MPa
980-1180 MPa
Yield Strength
800-1000 MPa
785-980 MPa
Elongation
9-13%
10-14%
Hardness
58-62 HRC (case)
58-62 HRC (case)
Typical Applications
GB/T 3077 17CrNiMo6
Used for automotive gears, gearboxes, shafts, pinions, industrial reducers, and heavy machinery components.
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Used for gears, shafts, pinions, aircraft parts, heavy-duty bearings, and transmission components.
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 17CrNiMo6 specifies Mo which is not specified for GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A.
Can GB/T 3077 17CrNiMo6 Be Substituted With GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
GB/T 3077 17CrNiMo6 and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A 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 17CrNiMo6 and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
GB/T 3077 17CrNiMo6 specifies Mo which is not specified for GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A.
Can GB/T 3077 17CrNiMo6 be substituted with GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
GB/T 3077 17CrNiMo6 and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A 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.