Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
SAE 30304 (SAE J405) and GOST 5632 12Kh13 (GOST 5632-2014) 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 GOST 5632 12Kh13 is commonly used for turbine blades, pump shafts, fasteners, cutlery.
SAE 30304 is defined under SAE International (United States).
As per chemical composition, SAE 30304 vs GOST 5632 12Kh13 is a 63% 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
SAE 30304
GOST 5632 12Kh13
Tensile Strength
515-690 MPa
≥540 MPa (annealed)
Yield Strength
205 MPa min
Not specified
Elongation
40% min
Not specified
Hardness
201 HB max
Not specified
Hardness HRC
Not specified
36–45 (hardened)
Typical Applications
SAE 30304
Used for chemical equipment, food processing machinery, architectural panels, fasteners, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers.
GOST 5632 12Kh13
Turbine blades, pump shafts, fasteners, cutlery
Key Differences
SAE 30304 specifies P, S which are not specified for GOST 5632 12Kh13.
Can SAE 30304 Be Substituted With GOST 5632 12Kh13?
SAE 30304 and GOST 5632 12Kh13 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 SAE 30304 and GOST 5632 12Kh13?
SAE 30304 specifies P, S which are not specified for GOST 5632 12Kh13.
Can SAE 30304 be substituted with GOST 5632 12Kh13?
SAE 30304 and GOST 5632 12Kh13 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.