Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GOST 5950 9HF (GOST 5950-2000) and GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V (GB/T 1299-2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Tool & Die Steels category.
GOST 5950 9HF is typically used for used for dies, punches, reamers, gauges, and woodworking cutters., while GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V is commonly used for used for hot forging dies, extrusion dies, die-casting molds, hot punches, and hot shear blades..
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T) (China).
As per chemical composition, GOST 5950 9HF vs GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V is a 64.8% 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 9HF
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V
Tensile Strength
900-1100 MPa
1180-1380 MPa
Yield Strength
700 MPa min
980-1180 MPa
Elongation
8% min
10-14%
Hardness
60-64 HRC
48-54 HRC
Typical Applications
GOST 5950 9HF
Used for dies, punches, reamers, gauges, and woodworking cutters.
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V
Used for hot forging dies, extrusion dies, die-casting molds, hot punches, and hot shear blades.
Key Differences
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V specifies W, P, S which are not specified for GOST 5950 9HF.
Can GOST 5950 9HF Be Substituted With GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V?
GOST 5950 9HF and GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V 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 9HF and GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V?
GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V specifies W, P, S which are not specified for GOST 5950 9HF.
Can GOST 5950 9HF be substituted with GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V?
GOST 5950 9HF and GB/T 1299 3Cr2W8V 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.