GB/T 699 45 vs IS 5517 40Ni14

Related Material — 65% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 699 45 (GB/T 699:2015) and IS 5517 40Ni14 (IS 5517:1993) are both steel grades. GB/T 699 45 is classified under Carbon Steel, while IS 5517 40Ni14 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below. GB/T 699 45 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while IS 5517 40Ni14 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 699 45 vs IS 5517 40Ni14 is a 79% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 50%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
79%
MECHANICAL MATCH
50%
OVERALL
65%
Specifications
Property GB/T 699 45 IS 5517 40Ni14
Standard GB/T 699:2015 IS 5517:1993
Category Carbon Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.42-0.50 0.35-0.45
Si (%) 0.17-0.37 0.10-0.35
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.50-0.80
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.035
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.035
Cr (%) <=0.25 <=0.30
Ni (%) <=0.30 3.20-3.60
Cu (%) <=0.25 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 699 45 IS 5517 40Ni14
Tensile Strength >=600 MPa 800-950 MPa
Yield Strength >=355 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=16% >=16%
Hardness <=229 HB (as delivered, not heat treated) Not specified
Condition Normalized 25 mm sample blank, bars up to 80 mm; hardness for delivery state Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 100 mm
Yield Strength (0.2% proof) Not specified 600 MPa min
Izod Impact Not specified 55 J min
Hardness (annealed) Not specified <=229 HB
Typical Applications
GB/T 699 45
Used for shafts, gears, bolts, connecting rods, axles, and hydraulic components.
IS 5517 40Ni14
Not documented
Key Differences
Can GB/T 699 45 Be Substituted With IS 5517 40Ni14?
GB/T 699 45 and IS 5517 40Ni14 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
GB/T 699 45
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5600–6600 mm (220.47–259.84 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 699 45 and IS 5517 40Ni14?
Different category: GB/T 699 45 is Carbon Steel, IS 5517 40Ni14 is Alloy Steel. GB/T 699 45 specifies Cu which is not specified for IS 5517 40Ni14.
Can GB/T 699 45 be substituted with IS 5517 40Ni14?
GB/T 699 45 and IS 5517 40Ni14 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.