Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 40CrNiMoA (GB/T 3077-2015) and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A (GB/T 3077-2015) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
GB/T 3077 40CrNiMoA is typically used for used for crankshafts, turbine shafts, heavy-duty gears, aircraft landing parts, bolts, and pressure components., while GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is commonly used for used for gears, shafts, pinions, aircraft parts, heavy-duty bearings, and transmission components..
GB/T 3077 40CrNiMoA is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 3077 40CrNiMoA vs GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is a 61.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 37.6%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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 40CrNiMoA
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Tensile Strength
1080-1280 MPa
980-1180 MPa
Yield Strength
930-1080 MPa
785-980 MPa
Elongation
10-14%
10-14%
Hardness
30-38 HRC
58-62 HRC (case)
Typical Applications
GB/T 3077 40CrNiMoA
Used for crankshafts, turbine shafts, heavy-duty gears, aircraft landing parts, bolts, and pressure components.
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Used for gears, shafts, pinions, aircraft parts, heavy-duty bearings, and transmission components.
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 40CrNiMoA specifies Mo which is not specified for GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A.
Can GB/T 3077 40CrNiMoA Be Substituted With GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
GB/T 3077 40CrNiMoA and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A 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 40CrNiMoA and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
GB/T 3077 40CrNiMoA specifies Mo which is not specified for GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A.
Can GB/T 3077 40CrNiMoA be substituted with GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
GB/T 3077 40CrNiMoA and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A 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.