Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
UNI 7845 42CrMo4 (UNI 7845:1978) and GOST 4543 12HN3A (GOST 4543-2016) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
UNI 7845 42CrMo4 is typically used for shafts,gears,axles,studs,forgings,machine components,automotive parts,hydraulic parts, while GOST 4543 12HN3A is commonly used for used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components..
UNI 7845 42CrMo4 is defined under Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione (UNI) (Italy).
As per chemical composition, UNI 7845 42CrMo4 vs GOST 4543 12HN3A is a 54.9% 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
UNI 7845 42CrMo4
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
UNI 7845 42CrMo4
shafts,gears,axles,studs,forgings,machine components,automotive parts,hydraulic parts
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components.
Key Differences
UNI 7845 42CrMo4 specifies P, S, Mo which are not specified for GOST 4543 12HN3A.
GOST 4543 12HN3A specifies Ni which is not specified for UNI 7845 42CrMo4.
Can UNI 7845 42CrMo4 Be Substituted With GOST 4543 12HN3A?
UNI 7845 42CrMo4 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 UNI 7845 42CrMo4 and GOST 4543 12HN3A?
UNI 7845 42CrMo4 specifies P, S, Mo which are not specified for GOST 4543 12HN3A. GOST 4543 12HN3A specifies Ni which is not specified for UNI 7845 42CrMo4.
Can UNI 7845 42CrMo4 be substituted with GOST 4543 12HN3A?
UNI 7845 42CrMo4 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.