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GB/T 3077 40Cr vs SAE J404 5130

Close Alternative — 83% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 3077 40Cr (GB/T 3077:2015) and SAE J404 5130 (SAE J404:2000) 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 SAE J404 5130 is commonly used for chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope. GB/T 3077 40Cr is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while SAE J404 5130 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 40Cr vs SAE J404 5130 is a 83% 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%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 3077 40Cr:
UNI 11234 100Cr6 NF A35-565 100C6 GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A GOST 4543 12HN3A IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
83%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
83%
Specifications
Property GB/T 3077 40Cr SAE J404 5130
Standard GB/T 3077:2015 SAE J404:2000
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.37-0.44 0.28-0.33
Si (%) 0.17-0.37 0.15-0.35
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.70-0.90
Cr (%) 0.80-1.10 0.80-1.10
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 40Cr SAE J404 5130
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
SAE J404 5130
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
Key Differences
Can GB/T 3077 40Cr Be Substituted With SAE J404 5130?
GB/T 3077 40Cr and SAE J404 5130 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
GB/T 3077 40Cr
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Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5200–5900 mm (204.72–232.28 in)
SAE J404 5130
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 3077 40Cr and SAE J404 5130?
GB/T 3077 40Cr specifies Cu which is not specified for SAE J404 5130.
Can GB/T 3077 40Cr be substituted with SAE J404 5130?
GB/T 3077 40Cr and SAE J404 5130 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.