Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
KS D3867 SCM440 (KS D 3867:2025) and GOST 4543 12HN3A (GOST 4543-2016) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
KS D3867 SCM440 is typically used for shafts,gears,axles,bolts,automotive parts,machine components,spindles,hydraulic parts, while GOST 4543 12HN3A is commonly used for used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components..
KS D3867 SCM440 is defined under Korean Industrial Standards (KS) (South Korea).
As per chemical composition, KS D3867 SCM440 vs GOST 4543 12HN3A is a 56.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 15%.
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
KS D3867 SCM440
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Tensile Strength
900-1100 MPa
850-1050 MPa
Yield Strength
700-900 MPa
685 MPa min
Elongation
11-16 %
11% min
Hardness
248-320 HB
58-62 HRC (case)
Typical Applications
KS D3867 SCM440
shafts,gears,axles,bolts,automotive parts,machine components,spindles,hydraulic parts
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components.
Key Differences
KS D3867 SCM440 specifies P, S, Mo which are not specified for GOST 4543 12HN3A.
GOST 4543 12HN3A specifies Ni which is not specified for KS D3867 SCM440.
Can KS D3867 SCM440 Be Substituted With GOST 4543 12HN3A?
KS D3867 SCM440 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.
What is the difference between KS D3867 SCM440 and GOST 4543 12HN3A?
KS D3867 SCM440 specifies P, S, Mo which are not specified for GOST 4543 12HN3A. GOST 4543 12HN3A specifies Ni which is not specified for KS D3867 SCM440.
Can KS D3867 SCM440 be substituted with GOST 4543 12HN3A?
KS D3867 SCM440 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.