28Cr4
1.7030Chromium quenched & tempered steel — 1% Cr, no Mo. The economy QT alloy steel: Cr improves hardenability over plain carbon steels at lower cost than CrMo grades (25CrMo4, 42CrMo4). Adequate for moderately loaded parts up to ~40mm ruling section. Used for bolts, studs, shafts, axles, and general machine parts where better hardenability than C-steel is needed but CrMo cost is not justified.
International equivalents
| Flag | Standard | Country | Grade | Number | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 | AISI | USA | AISI 5130 (approximate) | — | REF |
| 🇪🇺 | EN | Europe | 28Cr4 / 1.7030 | 1.7030 | 100% |
Sources: ASTM A29, EN 10083-3
Chemical composition comparison (wt%)
Side-by-side: 28Cr4 (EN 10083-3) vs 28Cr4 / 1.7030 (EN) (EN 10083-3)
| Element | 28Cr4 (EN 10083-3) | 28Cr4 / 1.7030 (EN) | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | — | 0.25–0.32% | — |
| Si | — | 0–0.4% | — |
Mechanical properties
Compatibility verdict
28Cr4 and 28Cr4 / 1.7030: 100% composition match
Related materials
42CrMo4
1.7225High-strength quenched and tempered chromium-molybdenum steel. Widely used for shafts, gears, crankshafts, connecting rods, and high-strength bolts. Excellent hardenability and good fatigue resistance.
34CrNiMo6
1.6582High-strength quenched and tempered Cr-Ni-Mo steel. Excellent hardenability and toughness, suitable for large cross-sections. Used for heavy-duty shafts, gears, turbine parts, and aerospace components.
16MnCr5
1.7131Low-carbon case-hardening steel with manganese and chromium. Excellent for carburizing to produce a hard, wear-resistant surface with a tough core. Standard choice for gears, camshafts, piston pins, and transmission components.
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