GOST 1050 45 vs GB/T 699 40Mn

Related Material — 65.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GOST 1050 45 (GOST 1050-2013) and GB/T 699 40Mn (GB/T 699:2015) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. GOST 1050 45 is typically used for gears, shafts, spindles, bolts, axles, forged components, while GB/T 699 40Mn is commonly used for hot-rolled or forged quality carbon structural steel bars up to 250 mm. GB/T 699 40Mn is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T) (China).

As per chemical composition, GOST 1050 45 vs GB/T 699 40Mn is a 86.4% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 25%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65.9%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
86.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
25%
OVERALL
65.9%
Specifications
Property GOST 1050 45 GB/T 699 40Mn
Standard GOST 1050-2013 GB/T 699:2015
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.42-0.50 0.37-0.44
Si (%) 0.17-0.37 0.17-0.37
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.70-1.00
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.035
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.035
Cr (%) <=0.25 <=0.25
Ni (%) <=0.25 <=0.30
Cu (%) <=0.25 <=0.25
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property GOST 1050 45 GB/T 699 40Mn
Tensile Strength 600-750 MPa >=590 MPa
Yield Strength >=355 MPa >=355 MPa
Elongation >=16% >=17%
Hardness 170-229 HB <=229 HB (as delivered, not heat treated)
Condition Not specified Normalized 25 mm sample blank, bars up to 80 mm; hardness for delivery state
Typical Applications
GOST 1050 45
gears, shafts, spindles, bolts, axles, forged components
GB/T 699 40Mn
Hot-rolled or forged quality carbon structural steel bars up to 250 mm
Can GOST 1050 45 Be Substituted With GB/T 699 40Mn?
GOST 1050 45 and GB/T 699 40Mn 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.
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Diameter: 40–40 mm (1.57–1.57 in)
Length: 6600–7000 mm (259.84–275.59 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GOST 1050 45 and GB/T 699 40Mn?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can GOST 1050 45 be substituted with GB/T 699 40Mn?
GOST 1050 45 and GB/T 699 40Mn 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.