Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
UNI 7846 18CrMo4 (UNI 7846:1978) and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A (GB/T 3077-2015) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Alloy Steel category.
UNI 7846 18CrMo4 is typically used for used in gears, shafts, pinions, crankshafts, axles, and heavy machinery components., while GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is commonly used for used for gears, shafts, pinions, aircraft parts, heavy-duty bearings, and transmission components..
UNI 7846 18CrMo4 is defined under Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione (UNI), originating from Italy, while GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, UNI 7846 18CrMo4 vs GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A is a 57.2% 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
UNI 7846 18CrMo4
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Tensile Strength
700-900 MPa
980-1180 MPa
Yield Strength
540 MPa min
785-980 MPa
Elongation
14% min
10-14%
Hardness
200-260 HB
58-62 HRC (case)
Typical Applications
UNI 7846 18CrMo4
Used in gears, shafts, pinions, crankshafts, axles, and heavy machinery components.
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A
Used for gears, shafts, pinions, aircraft parts, heavy-duty bearings, and transmission components.
Key Differences
UNI 7846 18CrMo4 specifies Mo which is not specified for GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A.
GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A specifies Ni which is not specified for UNI 7846 18CrMo4.
Can UNI 7846 18CrMo4 Be Substituted With GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
UNI 7846 18CrMo4 and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A 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 18CrMo4 and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
UNI 7846 18CrMo4 specifies Mo which is not specified for GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A. GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A specifies Ni which is not specified for UNI 7846 18CrMo4.
Can UNI 7846 18CrMo4 be substituted with GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A?
UNI 7846 18CrMo4 and GB/T 3077 12Cr2Ni4A 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.