30CrNiMo8
1.6580High-strength quenched and tempered Cr-Ni-Mo steel for very large cross-sections. Even better hardenability than 34CrNiMo6 due to higher Cr and Ni content. Used for large shafts (>200mm diameter), heavy-duty gears, turbine rotors, and critical aerospace components.
International equivalents
| Flag | Standard | Country | Grade | Number | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 | AISI | USA | AISI 4340 | G43400 | REF |
| 🇪🇺 | EN | Europe | 30CrNiMo8 | 1.6580 | 100% |
| 🇫🇷 | AFNOR | France | 30CND8 | — | 97% |
| 🇬🇧 | BS | United Kingdom | 823M30 | — | 93% |
Sources: ASTM A29, EN 10083-3:2006, NF EN 10083-3, BS 970
Chemical composition comparison (wt%)
Side-by-side: 30CrNiMo8 (EN) (EN 10083-3:2006) vs 30CND8 (AFNOR)
| Element | 30CrNiMo8 (EN) | 30CND8 (AFNOR) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 0.26–0.34% | — | — |
| Si | 0–0.4% | — | — |
| Mn | 0.3–0.6% | — | — |
| P | 0–0.025% | — | — |
| S | 0–0.035% | — | — |
| Cr | 1.8–2.2% | — | — |
| Mo | 0.3–0.5% | — | — |
| Ni | 1.8–2.2% | — | — |
Mechanical properties
QT
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 1000–1200 | MPa |
| Yield Strength | ≥ 800 | MPa |
| Elongation | ≥ 11 | % |
| Hardness HRC | 30–36 | HRC |
| Elastic Modulus | ≥ 210 | GPa |
| Density | ≥ 7.85 | g/cm3 |
Heat treatment
| Process | Temperature | Medium | Holding Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| normalizing | 850–880 °C | air | min 2 min per mm | — |
| quenching | 830–860 °C | oil | min 30 min | Oil quench — water quench not recommended for this grade |
| tempering | 540–660 °C | air | min 60 min | Temperature selected based on required hardness |
| annealing | 630–680 °C | furnace | Several hours | Soft annealing |
Compatibility verdict
30CrNiMo8 and 30CND8: 97% composition match
Close equivalents but NOT identical.
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