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GOST · Russia / CIS · 3 grades

# 8Х3

The designation 8Х3 is carried by 3 different grades. Compare them on the elements that actually differ, then open the one your print means.

- *Matching grades* **3**

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## Which of the 3 do you want?

This name is carried by several grades. The elements shown are the ones whose values actually differ across the set — the ones that decide the question. Values are the source text verbatim; an em dash means no value on file for that element on that grade, not zero.

| Grade | Material no. | Category | Designations | C% | Si% | P% | S% | Cr% | Mn% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8kh3 | — |  | 2 | 0.75 - 0.85 | 0.1 - 0.4 | max 0.03 | max 0.03 | 3.2 - 3.8 | 0.15 - 0.45 |
| 8kh3 | — |  | 2 | 0.75 - 0.85 | 0.1 - 0.4 | max 0.03 | max 0.03 | 3.2 - 3.8 | 0.15 - 0.45 |
| [8Cr3](/materials/gb/8cr3 "8Cr3") | — |  | 2 | 0.75-0.85 | ≤0.4 | ≤0.03 | ≤0.03 | 3.2-3.8 | ≤0.4 |

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