SAE J404 50B46 vs GB/T 3077 45CrNi

Close Alternative — 71.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SAE J404 50B46 (SAE J404:2009) and GB/T 3077 45CrNi (GB/T 3077:2015) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. SAE J404 50B46 is typically used for chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope, while GB/T 3077 45CrNi is commonly used for hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars. SAE J404 50B46 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while GB/T 3077 45CrNi is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.

As per chemical composition, SAE J404 50B46 vs GB/T 3077 45CrNi is a 71.1% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 71.1%.

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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
71.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
71.1%
Specifications
Property SAE J404 50B46 GB/T 3077 45CrNi
Standard SAE J404:2009 GB/T 3077:2015
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.44-0.49 0.42-0.49
Cr (%) 0.20-0.35 0.45-0.75
Mn (%) 0.75-1.00 0.50-0.80
Ni (%) 0.20-0.35 1.00-1.40
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.030
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 0.17-0.37
Cu (%) Not specified <=0.30
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property SAE J404 50B46 GB/T 3077 45CrNi
Tensile Strength Not specified >=980 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified >=785 MPa
Elongation Not specified >=10%
Hardness Not specified <=255 HB
Condition Not specified Quenched and tempered, test sample 25 mm; hardness is for bars delivered annealed or high temperature tempered
Typical Applications
SAE J404 50B46
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
GB/T 3077 45CrNi
Hot-rolled or forged structural alloy steel bars
Key Differences
Can SAE J404 50B46 Be Substituted With GB/T 3077 45CrNi?
SAE J404 50B46 and GB/T 3077 45CrNi 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SAE J404 50B46 and GB/T 3077 45CrNi?
GB/T 3077 45CrNi specifies Cu which is not specified for SAE J404 50B46.
Can SAE J404 50B46 be substituted with GB/T 3077 45CrNi?
SAE J404 50B46 and GB/T 3077 45CrNi 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.