Related Material — 66.7% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
UNI 7846 16NiCr11 (UNI 7846:1978) and GOST 4543 12HN3A (GOST 4543-2016) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
UNI 7846 16NiCr11 is typically used for gears,pinion shafts,camshafts,transmission parts,heavy duty components,case hardened parts, while GOST 4543 12HN3A is commonly used for used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components..
UNI 7846 16NiCr11 is defined under Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione (UNI) (Italy).
As per chemical composition, UNI 7846 16NiCr11 vs GOST 4543 12HN3A is a 84% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 32.1%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 66.7%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
UNI 7846 16NiCr11
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Tensile Strength
700-950 MPa
850-1050 MPa
Yield Strength
400-600 MPa
685 MPa min
Elongation
10-15 %
11% min
Hardness
58-62 HRC
58-62 HRC (case)
Typical Applications
UNI 7846 16NiCr11
gears,pinion shafts,camshafts,transmission parts,heavy duty components,case hardened parts
GOST 4543 12HN3A
Used for gears, pinions, crankshafts, aircraft parts, and transmission components.
Key Differences
UNI 7846 16NiCr11 specifies P, S which are not specified for GOST 4543 12HN3A.
Can UNI 7846 16NiCr11 Be Substituted With GOST 4543 12HN3A?
UNI 7846 16NiCr11 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 7846 16NiCr11 and GOST 4543 12HN3A?
UNI 7846 16NiCr11 specifies P, S which are not specified for GOST 4543 12HN3A.
Can UNI 7846 16NiCr11 be substituted with GOST 4543 12HN3A?
UNI 7846 16NiCr11 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.