Close Alternative — 71.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4 (GB/T 3077:2015) and BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13 (BS 970 (Part 3):1991) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4 is typically used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars, while BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13 is commonly used for bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy case hardening steel (table 15).
GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4 vs BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13 is a 71.8% 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 71.8%.
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 20Cr2Ni4
BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13
Tensile Strength
>=1180 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=1080 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 20Cr2Ni4
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13
Bright cold finished bars (cold drawn, turned or precision ground) for general engineering purposes, in straight lengths; alloy case hardening steel (Table 15)
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4 specifies Cu which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13.
Can GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4 Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13?
GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4 and BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13 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 20Cr2Ni4 and BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13?
GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4 specifies Cu which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13.
Can GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4 be substituted with BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13?
GB/T 3077 20Cr2Ni4 and BS 970 (Part 3) 655M13 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.