Close Alternative — 82.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 30CrMo (GB/T 3077:2015) and BS 970 (Part 1) 708A30 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GB/T 3077 30CrMo is typically used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars, while BS 970 (Part 1) 708A30 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 30CrMo is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while BS 970 (Part 1) 708A30 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 30CrMo vs BS 970 (Part 1) 708A30 is a 82.1% 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 82.1%.
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 30CrMo
BS 970 (Part 1) 708A30
Tensile Strength
>=930 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=735 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=12%
Not specified
Hardness
<=229 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 30CrMo
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
BS 970 (Part 1) 708A30
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 30CrMo specifies Si, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 708A30.
Can GB/T 3077 30CrMo Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 708A30?
GB/T 3077 30CrMo and BS 970 (Part 1) 708A30 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 30CrMo and BS 970 (Part 1) 708A30?
GB/T 3077 30CrMo specifies Si, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 708A30.
Can GB/T 3077 30CrMo be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 708A30?
GB/T 3077 30CrMo and BS 970 (Part 1) 708A30 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.