Close Alternative — 76.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 18Cr2Ni4W (GB/T 3077:2015) and GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4 (GB/T 3077:2015) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GB/T 3077 18Cr2Ni4W is typically used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars, while GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4 is commonly used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars.
GB/T 3077 18Cr2Ni4W is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 18Cr2Ni4W vs GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4 is a 76.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 75%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 76.1%.
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 18Cr2Ni4W
GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4
Tensile Strength
>=1180 MPa
>=1180 MPa
Yield Strength
>=835 MPa
>=1080 MPa
Elongation
>=10%
>=10%
Hardness
<=269 HB
<=269 HB
Condition
Quenched and tempered, test sample 15 mm; hardness is for bars delivered annealed or high temperature tempered
Quenched and tempered, test sample 15 mm; hardness is for bars delivered annealed or high temperature tempered
Typical Applications
GB/T 3077 18Cr2Ni4W
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 18Cr2Ni4W specifies W which is not specified for GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4.
Can GB/T 3077 18Cr2Ni4W Be Substituted With GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4?
GB/T 3077 18Cr2Ni4W and GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4 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 18Cr2Ni4W and GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4?
GB/T 3077 18Cr2Ni4W specifies W which is not specified for GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4.
Can GB/T 3077 18Cr2Ni4W be substituted with GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4?
GB/T 3077 18Cr2Ni4W and GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4 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.