Close Alternative — 83.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 50Cr (GB/T 3077:2015) and SAE J404 6150 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GB/T 3077 50Cr is typically used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars, while SAE J404 6150 is commonly used for springs, hand tools, high strength shafts, axles.
GB/T 3077 50Cr is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while SAE J404 6150 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 50Cr vs SAE J404 6150 is a 83.4% 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 83.4%.
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 50Cr
SAE J404 6150
Tensile Strength
>=1080 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=930 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=9%
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 50Cr
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
SAE J404 6150
Springs, hand tools, high strength shafts, axles
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 50Cr specifies Cu which is not specified for SAE J404 6150.
SAE J404 6150 specifies V which is not specified for GB/T 3077 50Cr.
Can GB/T 3077 50Cr Be Substituted With SAE J404 6150?
GB/T 3077 50Cr and SAE J404 6150 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 50Cr and SAE J404 6150?
GB/T 3077 50Cr specifies Cu which is not specified for SAE J404 6150. SAE J404 6150 specifies V which is not specified for GB/T 3077 50Cr.
Can GB/T 3077 50Cr be substituted with SAE J404 6150?
GB/T 3077 50Cr and SAE J404 6150 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.