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GB/T 3077 20CrMnSi vs BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17

Close Alternative — 80.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 3077 20CrMnSi (GB/T 3077:2015) and BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. GB/T 3077 20CrMnSi is typically used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars, while BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 is commonly used for case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (table 11 mechanical properties).. GB/T 3077 20CrMnSi is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 20CrMnSi vs BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 is a 80.5% 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 80.5%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 3077 20CrMnSi:
IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
80.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
80.5%
Specifications
Property GB/T 3077 20CrMnSi BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17
Standard GB/T 3077:2015 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.17-0.23 0.14-0.20
Si (%) 0.90-1.20 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.80-1.10 1.00-1.30
Cr (%) 0.80-1.10 0.80-1.10
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 20CrMnSi BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17
Tensile Strength >=785 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=635 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=12% Not specified
Hardness <=207 HB Not specified
Condition Quenched and tempered, test sample 25 mm; hardness is for bars delivered annealed or high temperature tempered Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 3077 20CrMnSi
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17
Case hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes (Table 11 mechanical properties).
Key Differences
Can GB/T 3077 20CrMnSi Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17?
GB/T 3077 20CrMnSi and BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 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 20CrMnSi and BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17?
GB/T 3077 20CrMnSi specifies Si, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17.
Can GB/T 3077 20CrMnSi be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17?
GB/T 3077 20CrMnSi and BS 970 (Part 1) 590M17 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.