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SAE 30304 vs GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10

Close Alternative — 71.7% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SAE 30304 (SAE J405) and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 (GB/T 3280-2015) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Stainless Steel category. SAE 30304 is typically used for used for chemical equipment, food processing machinery, architectural panels, fasteners, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers., while GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is commonly used for used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners.. SAE 30304 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.

As per chemical composition, SAE 30304 vs GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 is a 97.2% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 20.7%. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 71.7%.

Frequently Compared With SAE 30304:
EN 10088-1 1.4845 EN 10088-1 1.4006 GOST 5632 06Kh23N28 EN 10088-1 1.4401 GOST 5632 12Kh13 GOST 5632 08X18H10 EN 10088-1 1.4301 IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12Ni2Mo IS 1570 (Part 7) 11Cr17Ni13W3TiH IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoH ASTM A959 .- IS 1570 (Part 7) 12Cr12MoVH
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
97.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
20.7%
OVERALL
71.7%
Specifications
Property SAE 30304 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Standard SAE J405 GB/T 3280-2015
Category Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
C (%) 0.08 max 0.08 max
Mn (%) 2.00 max 2.00 max
Si (%) 0.75 max 1.00 max
Cr (%) 18.00-20.00 18.00-20.00
Ni (%) 8.00-10.50 8.00-11.00
P (%) 0.045 max 0.045 max
S (%) 0.030 max 0.030 max
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property SAE 30304 GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Tensile Strength 515-690 MPa 520-720 MPa
Yield Strength 205 MPa min 205-310 MPa
Elongation 40% min 40-60%
Hardness 201 HB max 187 HB max
Typical Applications
SAE 30304
Used for chemical equipment, food processing machinery, architectural panels, fasteners, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers.
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Used for kitchen equipment, food processing machinery, chemical tanks, piping, architectural panels, and fasteners.
Can SAE 30304 Be Substituted With GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
SAE 30304 and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
SAE 30304
Sheet → (2 listings)
Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2500–3000 mm (98.43–118.11 in)
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
Sheet → (2 listings)
Thickness: 6–6 mm (0.24–0.24 in)
Width: 1250–1250 mm (49.21–49.21 in)
Length: 2900–3300 mm (114.17–129.92 in)
On M-EX Right Now
SAE 30304
2 active listings and RFQs →
GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SAE 30304 and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can SAE 30304 be substituted with GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10?
SAE 30304 and GB/T 3280 06Cr19Ni10 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.