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IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 vs GOST 4543 12HN3A

Minimal Match — 35% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 (IS 4367:1991) and GOST 4543 12HN3A (GOST 4543-2016) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 is typically used for gears, crankshafts, connecting rods, heavy duty shafts, high strength bolts, forged components, while GOST 4543 12HN3A is commonly used for used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components.. IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS) (India).

As per chemical composition, IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 vs GOST 4543 12HN3A is a 57.5% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.

Frequently Compared With IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3:
NF A35-565 100C6 GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A UNI 11234 100Cr6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 105Cr5 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr4 IS 1570 (Part 4) 103Cr6 IS 4367 07Cr4Mo6 IS 1570 (Part 4) 07Cr4Mo6 IS 4367 10Cr9Mo10 IS 1570 (Part 7) 10Cr36Mo10H IS 1570 (Part 4) 10Cr20Mo6 EN 10028-2 10CrMo9-10
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
57.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
35%
Specifications
Property IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 GOST 4543 12HN3A
Standard IS 4367:1991 GOST 4543-2016
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.35-0.45 0.09-0.16
Si (%) 0.10-0.35 0.17-0.37
Mn (%) 0.50-0.80 0.3-0.6
Cr (%) 0.90-1.20 0.6-0.9
Mo (%) 0.20-0.35 Not specified
S (%) <=0.035 Not specified
P (%) <=0.035 Not specified
Ni (%) Not specified 2.75-3.15
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 40Cr4Mo3 GOST 4543 12HN3A
Tensile Strength 700-850 MPa 850-1050 MPa
Yield Strength 540 MPa min 685 MPa min
Elongation >=18% 11% min
Izod Impact 55 J min Not specified
Hardness 208-252 HB 58-62 HRC (case)
Hardness (soft annealed) <=220 HB Not specified
Condition Hardened and tempered, ruling section up to 150 mm Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3
gears, crankshafts, connecting rods, heavy duty shafts, high strength bolts, forged components
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components.
Key Differences
Can IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 Be Substituted With GOST 4543 12HN3A?
IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 and GOST 4543 12HN3A 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3
Round Bar → (4 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5200–6700 mm (204.72–263.78 in)
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Round Bar → (2 listings)
Diameter: 50–50 mm (1.97–1.97 in)
Length: 5600–6600 mm (220.47–259.84 in)
On M-EX Right Now
IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3
4 active listings and RFQs →
GOST 4543 12HN3A
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 and GOST 4543 12HN3A?
IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 specifies Mo, S, P which are not specified for GOST 4543 12HN3A. GOST 4543 12HN3A specifies Ni which is not specified for IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3.
Can IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 be substituted with GOST 4543 12HN3A?
IS 4367 40Cr4Mo3 and GOST 4543 12HN3A 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.