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GB/T 3077 12CrMo vs BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 3077 12CrMo (GB/T 3077:2015) and BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. GB/T 3077 12CrMo is typically used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars, while BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6.. GB/T 3077 12CrMo is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 12CrMo vs BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 is a 71.5% 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 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 3077 12CrMo:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
71.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property GB/T 3077 12CrMo BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32
Standard GB/T 3077:2015 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.08-0.15 0.28-0.35
Si (%) 0.17-0.37 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.40-0.70
Cr (%) 0.40-0.70 2.80-3.30
Mo (%) 0.40-0.55 0.40-0.60
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.035
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.040
Cu (%) <=0.30 Not specified
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 12CrMo BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32
Tensile Strength >=410 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=265 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=24% Not specified
Hardness <=179 HB Not specified
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 12CrMo
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can GB/T 3077 12CrMo Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32?
GB/T 3077 12CrMo and BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 3077 12CrMo and BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32?
GB/T 3077 12CrMo specifies Si, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32.
Can GB/T 3077 12CrMo be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32?
GB/T 3077 12CrMo and BS 970 (Part 1) 720M32 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.