Low Alloy Steel A958-SC4340

Chemical Composition

Element Symbol Average Preferred Range %
Carbon C 0.38-0.43
Manganese Mn 0.60-0.90
Silicon Si 0.3-0.6
Nickel Ni 1.65-2.0
Chromium Cr 0.70-0.90
Molybdenum Mo 0.20-0.30
Sulfur S 0.04
Iron Fe Balance

Mechanical Properties

Property Metric Values Imperial Values
Tensile Strength Min 130 ksi 896 MPa
Yield Strength Min 115 ksi 793 MPa
Elongation Min % 9% 9%
Hardness (Brinell) 305HB 305HB

Comparative Specifications

ASTM / SAE: A958-SC4340 / SAE 4340

DIN: GS-40CrMoNi6

Afnor: G41610

EN (EU/US) / BS (British Standard): 1.7229 40CrNiMo6

GB (Chinese Standard): 40CrMoNiA

ISO (International) / UNS: ISO 40CrNiMo6 / J24053

Applicable Casting Processes