Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 (IS 4367:1991) and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A (GB/T 3077-2015) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 is typically used for manganese-chromium case-hardening steel; used for gears, shafts, and transmission components requiring good core strength and hardenability, while GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is commonly used for used for gears, shafts, pinions, aircraft parts, heavy-duty bearings, and transmission components..
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 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 4367 16Mn5Cr4 vs GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is a 66% 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
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Tensile Strength
800 MPa min
980-1180 MPa
Elongation
>=10%
10-14%
Izod Impact
35 J min
Not specified
Hardness (soft annealed)
<=207 HB
Not specified
Condition
Refined, quenched and stress relieved (core properties), ruling section up to 30 mm
Not specified
Yield Strength
Not specified
785-980 MPa
Hardness
Not specified
58-62 HRC (case)
Typical Applications
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4
Manganese-chromium case-hardening steel; used for gears, shafts, and transmission components requiring good core strength and hardenability
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Used for gears, shafts, pinions, aircraft parts, heavy-duty bearings, and transmission components.
Key Differences
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A specifies Ni which is not specified for IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4.
Can IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 Be Substituted With GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 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 4367 16Mn5Cr4 and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A specifies Ni which is not specified for IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4.
Can IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 be substituted with GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
IS 4367 16Mn5Cr4 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.