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%.
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
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.
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.