GB/T 3077 30Mn2 vs SAE J404 1340

Close Alternative — 83.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 3077 30Mn2 (GB/T 3077:2015) and SAE J404 1340 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. GB/T 3077 30Mn2 is typically used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars, while SAE J404 1340 is commonly used for chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope. GB/T 3077 30Mn2 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while SAE J404 1340 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 30Mn2 vs SAE J404 1340 is a 83.9% 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 83.9%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
83.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
83.9%
Specifications
Property GB/T 3077 30Mn2 SAE J404 1340
Standard GB/T 3077:2015 SAE J404:2009
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.27-0.34 0.38-0.43
Si (%) 0.17-0.37 0.15-0.35
Mn (%) 1.40-1.80 1.60-1.90
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
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 30Mn2 SAE J404 1340
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 30Mn2
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
SAE J404 1340
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
Key Differences
Can GB/T 3077 30Mn2 Be Substituted With SAE J404 1340?
GB/T 3077 30Mn2 and SAE J404 1340 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 30Mn2 and SAE J404 1340?
GB/T 3077 30Mn2 specifies Cu which is not specified for SAE J404 1340.
Can GB/T 3077 30Mn2 be substituted with SAE J404 1340?
GB/T 3077 30Mn2 and SAE J404 1340 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.