Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 3077 42CrMo (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 42CrMo is typically used for gears, heavy shafts, axles, bolts, pressure vessels, forgings, 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 42CrMo 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 42CrMo vs GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is a 57.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
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 42CrMo
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Tensile Strength
>=1080 MPa
980-1180 MPa
Yield Strength
>=930 MPa
785-980 MPa
Elongation
>=12%
10-14%
Hardness
<=229 HB
58-62 HRC (case)
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 42CrMo
gears, heavy shafts, axles, bolts, pressure vessels, forgings
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Used for gears, shafts, pinions, aircraft parts, heavy-duty bearings, and transmission components.
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 42CrMo specifies Mo, Cu which are not specified for GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A.
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A specifies Ni which is not specified for GB/T 3077 42CrMo.
Can GB/T 3077 42CrMo Be Substituted With GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
GB/T 3077 42CrMo 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 42CrMo and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
GB/T 3077 42CrMo specifies Mo, Cu which are not specified for GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A. GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A specifies Ni which is not specified for GB/T 3077 42CrMo.
Can GB/T 3077 42CrMo be substituted with GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
GB/T 3077 42CrMo 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.