Minimal Match — 44.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Ni4Cr3 (IS 1570 (Part 4):1988) and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A (GB/T 3077-2015) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Ni4Cr3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Ni4Cr3 vs GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is a 67.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 44.8%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Ni4Cr3:
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Ni4Cr3
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Tensile Strength
>=840 MPa
980-1180 MPa
Elongation
>=12%
10-14%
Izod Impact
>=41 J
Not specified
Condition
Case hardening steel, refined and quenched, core properties
Not specified
Yield Strength
Not specified
785-980 MPa
Hardness
Not specified
58-62 HRC (case)
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Ni4Cr3
Not documented
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Used for gears, shafts, pinions, aircraft parts, heavy-duty bearings, and transmission components.
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Ni4Cr3.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Ni4Cr3 Be Substituted With GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Ni4Cr3 and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A 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 IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Ni4Cr3 and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Ni4Cr3.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Ni4Cr3 be substituted with GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 16Ni4Cr3 and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A 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.