Related Material — 69.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 40CrNi2Mo (GB/T 3077:2015) and SAE J404 4320 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GB/T 3077 40CrNi2Mo is typically used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars, while SAE J404 4320 is commonly used for used for gears, shafts, aircraft components, pinions, axles, and transmission parts..
GB/T 3077 40CrNi2Mo is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while SAE J404 4320 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 40CrNi2Mo vs SAE J404 4320 is a 73.8% 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 69.9%.
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 40CrNi2Mo
SAE J404 4320
Tensile Strength
>=1050 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=980 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=12%
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 40CrNi2Mo
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
SAE J404 4320
Used for gears, shafts, aircraft components, pinions, axles, and transmission parts.
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 40CrNi2Mo specifies Cu which is not specified for SAE J404 4320.
Can GB/T 3077 40CrNi2Mo Be Substituted With SAE J404 4320?
GB/T 3077 40CrNi2Mo and SAE J404 4320 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 40CrNi2Mo and SAE J404 4320?
GB/T 3077 40CrNi2Mo specifies Cu which is not specified for SAE J404 4320.
Can GB/T 3077 40CrNi2Mo be substituted with SAE J404 4320?
GB/T 3077 40CrNi2Mo and SAE J404 4320 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.