Related Material — 65% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 25Cr2Mo1V (GB/T 3077:2015) and ASTM A681 A4 (ASTM A681:2008) are both steel grades.
GB/T 3077 25Cr2Mo1V is classified under Alloy Steel, while ASTM A681 A4 is classified under Tool & Die Steels — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
GB/T 3077 25Cr2Mo1V is typically used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars, while ASTM A681 A4 is commonly used for tools, dies and fixtures (clause 1.2).
GB/T 3077 25Cr2Mo1V is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while ASTM A681 A4 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 25Cr2Mo1V vs ASTM A681 A4 is a 62.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65%.
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 25Cr2Mo1V
ASTM A681 A4
Tensile Strength
>=735 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=590 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=16%
Not specified
Hardness
<=241 HB
<=241 HB
Condition
Quenched and tempered, test sample 25 mm; hardness is for bars delivered annealed or high temperature tempered
Annealed (maximum Brinell hardness)
Typical Applications
GB/T 3077 25Cr2Mo1V
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
ASTM A681 A4
Tools, dies and fixtures (clause 1.2)
Key Differences
Different category: GB/T 3077 25Cr2Mo1V is Alloy Steel, ASTM A681 A4 is Tool & Die Steels.
GB/T 3077 25Cr2Mo1V specifies V, Cu which are not specified for ASTM A681 A4.
Can GB/T 3077 25Cr2Mo1V Be Substituted With ASTM A681 A4?
GB/T 3077 25Cr2Mo1V and ASTM A681 A4 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 25Cr2Mo1V and ASTM A681 A4?
Different category: GB/T 3077 25Cr2Mo1V is Alloy Steel, ASTM A681 A4 is Tool & Die Steels. GB/T 3077 25Cr2Mo1V specifies V, Cu which are not specified for ASTM A681 A4.
Can GB/T 3077 25Cr2Mo1V be substituted with ASTM A681 A4?
GB/T 3077 25Cr2Mo1V and ASTM A681 A4 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.