Minimal Match — 46% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 30Ni16Cr5 (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) 30Ni16Cr5 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) 30Ni16Cr5 vs GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is a 69% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 46%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 4) 30Ni16Cr5:
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) 30Ni16Cr5
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Tensile Strength
>=1540 MPa
980-1180 MPa
Yield Strength
>=1240 MPa (0.2 % proof stress)
785-980 MPa
Elongation
>=8%
10-14%
Izod Impact
>=14 J
Not specified
Hardness
>=444 HBS (guidance only)
58-62 HRC (case)
Condition
Bars and forgings, hardened and tempered (oil hardened unless stated), limiting ruling section 150 (oil hardened) mm
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 4) 30Ni16Cr5
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) 30Ni16Cr5.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 30Ni16Cr5 Be Substituted With GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 30Ni16Cr5 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) 30Ni16Cr5 and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 30Ni16Cr5.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 30Ni16Cr5 be substituted with GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 30Ni16Cr5 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.