Related Material — 62.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 25Cr2Ni4W (GB/T 3077:2015) and BS 970 EN51 (BS 970:1955) are both steel grades.
GB/T 3077 25Cr2Ni4W is classified under Alloy Steel, while BS 970 EN51 is classified under Stainless Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
GB/T 3077 25Cr2Ni4W is typically used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars, while BS 970 EN51 is commonly used for bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars..
GB/T 3077 25Cr2Ni4W is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while BS 970 EN51 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 25Cr2Ni4W vs BS 970 EN51 is a 62.4% 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 62.4%.
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 25Cr2Ni4W
BS 970 EN51
Tensile Strength
>=1080 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=930 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=11%
Not specified
Hardness
<=269 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 25Cr2Ni4W
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
BS 970 EN51
Bars and billets for forging; forgings and drop-forgings; bars for machining; bright bars.
Key Differences
Different category: GB/T 3077 25Cr2Ni4W is Alloy Steel, BS 970 EN51 is Stainless Steel.
GB/T 3077 25Cr2Ni4W specifies W, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 EN51.
Can GB/T 3077 25Cr2Ni4W Be Substituted With BS 970 EN51?
GB/T 3077 25Cr2Ni4W and BS 970 EN51 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 25Cr2Ni4W and BS 970 EN51?
Different category: GB/T 3077 25Cr2Ni4W is Alloy Steel, BS 970 EN51 is Stainless Steel. GB/T 3077 25Cr2Ni4W specifies W, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 EN51.
Can GB/T 3077 25Cr2Ni4W be substituted with BS 970 EN51?
GB/T 3077 25Cr2Ni4W and BS 970 EN51 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.