IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Ni10Cr3Mo6 vs GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Ni10Cr3Mo6 (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) 40Ni10Cr3Mo6 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) 40Ni10Cr3Mo6 vs GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is a 58.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Frequently Compared With IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Ni10Cr3Mo6:
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) 40Ni10Cr3Mo6
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 100 mm
Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Ni10Cr3Mo6
Not documented
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Used for gears, shafts, pinions, aircraft parts, heavy-duty bearings, and transmission components.
Key Differences
IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Ni10Cr3Mo6 specifies Mo which is not specified for GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A.
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Ni10Cr3Mo6.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Ni10Cr3Mo6 Be Substituted With GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Ni10Cr3Mo6 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) 40Ni10Cr3Mo6 and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Ni10Cr3Mo6 specifies Mo which is not specified for GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A. GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A specifies P, S which are not specified for IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Ni10Cr3Mo6.
Can IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Ni10Cr3Mo6 be substituted with GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
IS 1570 (Part 4) 40Ni10Cr3Mo6 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.