Strong Match — 86.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 40Cr (GB/T 3077:2015) and BS 970 (Part 1) 530H40 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GB/T 3077 40Cr is typically used for shafts, gears, bolts, spindles, connecting rods, machine parts, while BS 970 (Part 1) 530H40 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 40Cr is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while BS 970 (Part 1) 530H40 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 40Cr vs BS 970 (Part 1) 530H40 is a 86.5% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 86.5%.
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 40Cr
BS 970 (Part 1) 530H40
Tensile Strength
>=980 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=785 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=9%
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 40Cr
shafts, gears, bolts, spindles, connecting rods, machine parts
BS 970 (Part 1) 530H40
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 40Cr specifies Si, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 530H40.
Can GB/T 3077 40Cr Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 530H40?
GB/T 3077 40Cr and BS 970 (Part 1) 530H40 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 530H40 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 3077 40Cr in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between GB/T 3077 40Cr and BS 970 (Part 1) 530H40?
GB/T 3077 40Cr specifies Si, Cu which are not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 530H40.
Can GB/T 3077 40Cr be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 530H40?
GB/T 3077 40Cr and BS 970 (Part 1) 530H40 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that BS 970 (Part 1) 530H40 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 3077 40Cr in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.