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GB/T 699 55 vs SAE J404 50B46

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

GB/T 699 55 (GB/T 699:2015) and SAE J404 50B46 (SAE J404:2009) are both steel grades. GB/T 699 55 is classified under Carbon Steel, while SAE J404 50B46 is classified under Alloy Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below. GB/T 699 55 is typically used for used for springs, wear plates, shafts, rollers, high-strength pins, and machine tools., while SAE J404 50B46 is commonly used for chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope. GB/T 699 55 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while SAE J404 50B46 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 699 55 vs SAE J404 50B46 is a 68.7% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 699 55:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
68.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
65%
Specifications
Property GB/T 699 55 SAE J404 50B46
Standard GB/T 699:2015 SAE J404:2009
Category Carbon Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.52-0.60 0.44-0.49
Si (%) 0.17-0.37 0.15-0.35
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.75-1.00
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.040
Cr (%) <=0.25 0.20-0.35
Ni (%) <=0.30 0.20-0.35
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 55 SAE J404 50B46
Tensile Strength >=645 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=380 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=13% Not specified
Hardness <=255 HB (as delivered, not heat treated) Not specified
Condition Normalized 25 mm sample blank, bars up to 80 mm; hardness for delivery state Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 699 55
Used for springs, wear plates, shafts, rollers, high-strength pins, and machine tools.
SAE J404 50B46
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
Key Differences
Can GB/T 699 55 Be Substituted With SAE J404 50B46?
GB/T 699 55 and SAE J404 50B46 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 55
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 5600–6300 mm (220.47–248.03 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 699 55 and SAE J404 50B46?
Different category: GB/T 699 55 is Carbon Steel, SAE J404 50B46 is Alloy Steel. GB/T 699 55 specifies Cu which is not specified for SAE J404 50B46.
Can GB/T 699 55 be substituted with SAE J404 50B46?
GB/T 699 55 and SAE J404 50B46 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.