Related Material — 67.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 18CrMnNiMo (GB/T 3077:2015) and SAE J404 8720 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GB/T 3077 18CrMnNiMo is typically used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars, while SAE J404 8720 is commonly used for chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope.
GB/T 3077 18CrMnNiMo is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while SAE J404 8720 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 18CrMnNiMo vs SAE J404 8720 is a 67.7% 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 67.7%.
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 18CrMnNiMo
SAE J404 8720
Tensile Strength
>=1180 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=885 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=10%
Not specified
Hardness
<=269 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 18CrMnNiMo
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
SAE J404 8720
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 18CrMnNiMo specifies Cu which is not specified for SAE J404 8720.
Can GB/T 3077 18CrMnNiMo Be Substituted With SAE J404 8720?
GB/T 3077 18CrMnNiMo and SAE J404 8720 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 18CrMnNiMo and SAE J404 8720?
GB/T 3077 18CrMnNiMo specifies Cu which is not specified for SAE J404 8720.
Can GB/T 3077 18CrMnNiMo be substituted with SAE J404 8720?
GB/T 3077 18CrMnNiMo and SAE J404 8720 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.