Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GOST 5950 3H2W8F (GOST 5950-2000) and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV (GB/T 1299-2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
GOST 5950 3H2W8F is typically used for used for forging dies, extrusion tools, hot punches, mandrels, and die inserts., while GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV is commonly used for die casting dies, extrusion tooling.
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T) (China).
As per chemical composition, GOST 5950 3H2W8F vs GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV is a 61.1% 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
GOST 5950 3H2W8F
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV
Tensile Strength
1400-1700 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
1200 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
8% min
Not specified
Hardness
45-50 HRC
Not specified
Hardness HRC (hardened)
Not specified
40–54
Hardness HB (annealed)
Not specified
≤235
Typical Applications
GOST 5950 3H2W8F
Used for forging dies, extrusion tools, hot punches, mandrels, and die inserts.
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV
Die casting dies, extrusion tooling
Key Differences
GOST 5950 3H2W8F specifies W which is not specified for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV.
GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV specifies Mn, Mo which are not specified for GOST 5950 3H2W8F.
Can GOST 5950 3H2W8F Be Substituted With GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV?
GOST 5950 3H2W8F and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV 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 GOST 5950 3H2W8F and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV?
GOST 5950 3H2W8F specifies W which is not specified for GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV. GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV specifies Mn, Mo which are not specified for GOST 5950 3H2W8F.
Can GOST 5950 3H2W8F be substituted with GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV?
GOST 5950 3H2W8F and GB/T 1299 4Cr5MoSiV 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.