Close Alternative — 77.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 12CrNi3 (GB/T 3077:2015) and GB/T 3077 20CrNi3 (GB/T 3077:2015) 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 GB/T 3077 20CrNi3 is commonly used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars.
GB/T 3077 12CrNi3 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while GB/T 3077 20CrNi3 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 12CrNi3 vs GB/T 3077 20CrNi3 is a 91.4% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 50%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 77.6%.
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
GB/T 3077 20CrNi3
Tensile Strength
>=930 MPa
>=930 MPa
Yield Strength
>=685 MPa
>=735 MPa
Elongation
>=11%
>=11%
Hardness
<=217 HB
<=241 HB
Condition
Quenched and tempered, test sample 15 mm; hardness is for bars delivered annealed or high temperature tempered
Quenched and tempered, test sample 25 mm; hardness is for bars delivered annealed or high temperature tempered
Typical Applications
GB/T 3077 12CrNi3
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
GB/T 3077 20CrNi3
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
Can GB/T 3077 12CrNi3 Be Substituted With GB/T 3077 20CrNi3?
GB/T 3077 12CrNi3 and GB/T 3077 20CrNi3 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between GB/T 3077 12CrNi3 and GB/T 3077 20CrNi3?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can GB/T 3077 12CrNi3 be substituted with GB/T 3077 20CrNi3?
GB/T 3077 12CrNi3 and GB/T 3077 20CrNi3 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.