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AS/NZS Grade 500 vs AS/NZS 1595 C450

Strong Match — 97.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

AS/NZS Grade 500 (AS/NZS 3597:2008) and AS/NZS 1595 C450 (AS/NZS 1595:1998) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. AS/NZS Grade 500 is typically used for heavy mining equipment, bulldozer blades, wear-resistant structural applications, large crane booms, offshore jackets., while AS/NZS 1595 C450 is commonly used for higher-strength cold-rolled structural steel sheet; roll-forming, purlins, high-strength cold-formed sections. AS/NZS Grade 500 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand, while AS/NZS 1595 C450 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand.

As per chemical composition, AS/NZS Grade 500 vs AS/NZS 1595 C450 is a 97.3% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 97.3%.

Frequently Compared With AS/NZS Grade 500:
AS/NZS 3679.1 300 AS/NZS 1595 C350 AS/NZS 3679.1 350 CSA G40.21 300W IS 2062 E250B0 ASTM A283C ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 ASTM A572 Grade 50 CSA G40.21 400W ASTM A572 Gr.65 CSA G40.21 400A ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
97.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
97.3%
Specifications
Property AS/NZS Grade 500 AS/NZS 1595 C450
Standard AS/NZS 3597:2008 AS/NZS 1595:1998
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) max 0.2 <=0.22
Mn (%) max 1.6 <=1.60
Si (%) max 0.55 <=0.50
P (%) max 0.03 <=0.040
S (%) max 0.03 <=0.040
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 Grade 500 AS/NZS 1595 C450
Tensile Strength Not specified 500 MPa min
Yield Strength Not specified 450 MPa min
Elongation Not specified 12% min
Typical Applications
AS/NZS Grade 500
Heavy mining equipment, bulldozer blades, wear-resistant structural applications, large crane booms, offshore jackets.
AS/NZS 1595 C450
Higher-strength cold-rolled structural steel sheet; roll-forming, purlins, high-strength cold-formed sections
Can AS/NZS Grade 500 Be Substituted With AS/NZS 1595 C450?
AS/NZS Grade 500 and AS/NZS 1595 C450 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AS/NZS 1595 C450 is often considered as a substitute for AS/NZS Grade 500 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
AS/NZS Grade 500
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 3100–3600 mm (122.05–141.73 in)
AS/NZS 1595 C450
Plate → (2 listings)
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)
On M-EX Right Now
AS/NZS Grade 500
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AS/NZS 1595 C450
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AS/NZS Grade 500 and AS/NZS 1595 C450?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can AS/NZS Grade 500 be substituted with AS/NZS 1595 C450?
AS/NZS Grade 500 and AS/NZS 1595 C450 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AS/NZS 1595 C450 is often considered as a substitute for AS/NZS Grade 500 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.