GB/T 3077 25CrMo vs BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25

Close Alternative — 82.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 3077 25CrMo (GB/T 3077:2015) and BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. GB/T 3077 25CrMo is typically used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars, while BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6.. GB/T 3077 25CrMo is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 25CrMo vs BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 is a 82.6% 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 82.6%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 3077 25CrMo:
IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Mo6H IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 NF A35-565 100C6 UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
82.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
82.6%
Specifications
Property GB/T 3077 25CrMo BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25
Standard GB/T 3077:2015 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.22-0.29 0.23-0.28
Si (%) 0.17-0.37 Not specified
Mn (%) 0.60-0.90 0.50-0.80
Cr (%) 0.90-1.20 0.90-1.20
Mo (%) 0.15-0.30 0.15-0.25
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 25CrMo BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25
Tensile Strength >=900 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=600 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=14% Not specified
Hardness <=229 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 25CrMo
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can GB/T 3077 25CrMo Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25?
GB/T 3077 25CrMo and BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 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 25CrMo and BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25?
GB/T 3077 25CrMo specifies Si, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25.
Can GB/T 3077 25CrMo be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25?
GB/T 3077 25CrMo and BS 970 (Part 1) 708A25 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.