AS/NZS 1595 C450 vs IS 2062 E550A

Close Alternative — 76% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

AS/NZS 1595 C450 (AS/NZS 1595:1998) and IS 2062 E550A (IS 2062:2011) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. AS/NZS 1595 C450 is typically used for higher-strength cold-rolled structural steel sheet; roll-forming, purlins, high-strength cold-formed sections, while IS 2062 E550A is commonly used for structural work: welded, bolted and riveted structures and general engineering purposes. AS/NZS 1595 C450 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand, while IS 2062 E550A is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, AS/NZS 1595 C450 vs IS 2062 E550A is a 97.3% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 33.3%. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 76%.

Frequently Compared With AS/NZS 1595 C450:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
97.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
33.3%
OVERALL
76%
Specifications
Property AS/NZS 1595 C450 IS 2062 E550A
Standard AS/NZS 1595:1998 IS 2062:2011
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.22 <=0.22
Mn (%) <=1.60 <=1.65
Si (%) <=0.50 <=0.50
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.025
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.020
CEV (%) Not specified <=0.54
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 1595 C450 IS 2062 E550A
Tensile Strength 500 MPa min >=650 MPa
Yield Strength 450 MPa min 550 MPa (<=20mm) / 530 MPa (20-40mm) / 520 MPa (>40mm)
Elongation 12% min >=12%
Impact Not specified not required
Typical Applications
AS/NZS 1595 C450
Higher-strength cold-rolled structural steel sheet; roll-forming, purlins, high-strength cold-formed sections
IS 2062 E550A
Structural work: welded, bolted and riveted structures and general engineering purposes
Key Differences
Can AS/NZS 1595 C450 Be Substituted With IS 2062 E550A?
AS/NZS 1595 C450 and IS 2062 E550A are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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AS/NZS 1595 C450
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Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2500–2500 mm (98.43–98.43 in)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AS/NZS 1595 C450 and IS 2062 E550A?
IS 2062 E550A specifies CEV which is not specified for AS/NZS 1595 C450.
Can AS/NZS 1595 C450 be substituted with IS 2062 E550A?
AS/NZS 1595 C450 and IS 2062 E550A are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.