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GB/T 3077 20Cr vs SAE J404 5120

Strong Match — 85% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 3077 20Cr (GB/T 3077:2015) and SAE J404 5120 (SAE J404:2000) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. GB/T 3077 20Cr is typically used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars, while SAE J404 5120 is commonly used for chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope. GB/T 3077 20Cr is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while SAE J404 5120 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 20Cr vs SAE J404 5120 is a 85% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 85%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 3077 20Cr:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
85%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
85%
Specifications
Property GB/T 3077 20Cr SAE J404 5120
Standard GB/T 3077:2015 SAE J404:2000
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.18-0.24 0.17-0.22
Si (%) 0.17-0.37 0.15-0.35
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.70-0.90
Cr (%) 0.70-1.00 0.70-0.90
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
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 20Cr SAE J404 5120
Tensile Strength >=835 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=540 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=10% 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 20Cr
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
SAE J404 5120
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
Key Differences
Can GB/T 3077 20Cr Be Substituted With SAE J404 5120?
GB/T 3077 20Cr and SAE J404 5120 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J404 5120 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 3077 20Cr in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 3077 20Cr and SAE J404 5120?
GB/T 3077 20Cr specifies Cu which is not specified for SAE J404 5120.
Can GB/T 3077 20Cr be substituted with SAE J404 5120?
GB/T 3077 20Cr and SAE J404 5120 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that SAE J404 5120 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 3077 20Cr in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.