Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 12CrNi3 (GB/T 3077:2015) and EN 10084 16NiCr4 (EN 10084:2008) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GB/T 3077 12CrNi3 is typically used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars, while EN 10084 16NiCr4 is commonly used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1).
GB/T 3077 12CrNi3 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while EN 10084 16NiCr4 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 12CrNi3 vs EN 10084 16NiCr4 is a 72.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
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 12CrNi3
EN 10084 16NiCr4
Tensile Strength
>=930 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=685 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=11%
Not specified
Hardness
<=217 HB
Soft annealed: 217 HB max
Condition
Quenched and tempered, test sample 15 mm; hardness is for bars delivered annealed or high temperature tempered
Soft annealed
Hardenability
Not specified
+H band at 1.5 mm from the quenched end: 39 to 47 HRC
Typical Applications
GB/T 3077 12CrNi3
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
EN 10084 16NiCr4
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 12CrNi3 specifies Cu which is not specified for EN 10084 16NiCr4.
Can GB/T 3077 12CrNi3 Be Substituted With EN 10084 16NiCr4?
GB/T 3077 12CrNi3 and EN 10084 16NiCr4 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 12CrNi3 and EN 10084 16NiCr4?
GB/T 3077 12CrNi3 specifies Cu which is not specified for EN 10084 16NiCr4.
Can GB/T 3077 12CrNi3 be substituted with EN 10084 16NiCr4?
GB/T 3077 12CrNi3 and EN 10084 16NiCr4 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.