Related Material — 63.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 (AS/NZS 1594:2025) and AS/NZS 3679.1 300 (AS/NZS 3679.1:2016) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 is typically used for light structural sections, domestic appliances, agricultural equipment, general sheet metal fabrication, ducting., while AS/NZS 3679.1 300 is commonly used for hot-rolled structural bars and sections for general structural framing.
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand, while AS/NZS 3679.1 300 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand.
As per chemical composition, AS/NZS 1594 HA250 vs AS/NZS 3679.1 300 is a 94.9% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 63.3%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
AS/NZS 1594 HA250
AS/NZS 3679.1 300
Yield Strength
250 MPa min (AS/NZS 1594)
300 MPa min
Tensile Strength
Not specified
440-600 MPa
Elongation
Not specified
22% min
Typical Applications
AS/NZS 1594 HA250
Light structural sections, domestic appliances, agricultural equipment, general sheet metal fabrication, ducting.
AS/NZS 3679.1 300
Hot-rolled structural bars and sections for general structural framing
Can AS/NZS 1594 HA250 Be Substituted With AS/NZS 3679.1 300?
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 and AS/NZS 3679.1 300 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
What is the difference between AS/NZS 1594 HA250 and AS/NZS 3679.1 300?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can AS/NZS 1594 HA250 be substituted with AS/NZS 3679.1 300?
AS/NZS 1594 HA250 and AS/NZS 3679.1 300 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.