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%.
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
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.
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.