GB/T 3077 15Cr vs BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15

Close Alternative — 77.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 3077 15Cr (GB/T 3077:2015) and BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. GB/T 3077 15Cr is typically used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars, while BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15 is commonly used for case hardening steel supplied to specified hardenability limits (end quench test, table 10).. GB/T 3077 15Cr is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 15Cr vs BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15 is a 77.9% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 77.9%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 3077 15Cr:
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H 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) 105Cr5 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
77.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
77.9%
Specifications
Property GB/T 3077 15Cr BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15
Standard GB/T 3077:2015 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.17 0.12-0.18
Si (%) 0.17-0.37 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.40-0.70 0.30-0.60
Cr (%) 0.70-1.00 0.30-0.60
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 15Cr BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15
Tensile Strength >=685 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=490 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=12% Not specified
Hardness <=179 HB Not specified
Condition Quenched and tempered, test sample 15 mm; hardness is for bars delivered annealed or high temperature tempered Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 3077 15Cr
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15
Case hardening steel supplied to specified hardenability limits (end quench test, Table 10).
Key Differences
Can GB/T 3077 15Cr Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15?
GB/T 3077 15Cr and BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 3077 15Cr and BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15?
GB/T 3077 15Cr specifies Si, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15.
Can GB/T 3077 15Cr be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15?
GB/T 3077 15Cr and BS 970 (Part 1) 523H15 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.