COMPARISON AISI 8470 VS AISI 4340

Chemical Composition of AISI 8740 and AISI 4340

CONTENT (%)
ELEMENT
AISI 8740 AISI 4340
C, Carbon 0,380 - 0,430 0,380 - 0,430
Fe, Iron 96,595 - 97,72 95,195 - 96,33
Ni, Nickel 0,40 - 0,70 1,65 - 2,00
Cr, Chromium 0,40 - 0,60 0,70 - 0,90
Mn, Manganese 0,75 - 1,00 0,60 - 0,80
Mo, Molybdenum 0,20 - 0,30 0,20 - 0,30
Si, Silicon 0,15 - 0,30 0,15 - 0,30
S, Sulphur 0,04 0,04
P, Phosphorous 0,035 0,035
Ref : ASTM A-29

Mechanical Properties of AISI 8740 and AISI 4340

ELEMENT AISI 8740 AISI 4340

Tensile Strength (MPa) 695 745

Yield Strength (MPa) 415 470
Hardness (HB) 201 217
Hardness (HRc) 13 17

CONCLUSION :
8740 and 4340 steel are incredibly strong and durable materials that can withstand high pressure
and stress. However, when it comes to the ultimate and tensile strength, 4340 steel has the edge.
It’s high nickel and chromium content makes it slightly stronger and more corrosion-resistant than
8740. On the other hand, 8740 is more easily machined and welded than 4340, making it a better
choice for applications that require a lot of shaping or forming.

Prepared By :

M. Pandu Setiawan