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AS/NZS Grade 500 vs IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR

Strong Match — 98.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

AS/NZS Grade 500 (AS/NZS 3597:2008) and IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR (IS 2062 (Part 1):2025) 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 IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR is commonly used for structural work: welded, bolted and riveted structures and general engineering purposes. AS/NZS Grade 500 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand, while IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, AS/NZS Grade 500 vs IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR is a 98.4% 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 98.4%.

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 A1008 SS Grade 80 ASTM A283C ASTM A572 Grade 50 ASTM A572 Gr.65 AS/NZS 1595 C450 CSA G40.21 400A CSA G40.21 400W
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
98.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
98.4%
Specifications
Property AS/NZS Grade 500 IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR
Standard AS/NZS 3597:2008 IS 2062 (Part 1):2025
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) max 0.2 <=0.22
Mn (%) max 1.6 <=1.70
Si (%) max 0.55 <=0.50
P (%) max 0.03 <=0.030
S (%) max 0.03 <=0.030
CEV (%) Not specified <=0.53
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 IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR
Tensile Strength Not specified >=580 MPa
Yield Strength Not specified 500 MPa (<=16mm) / 480 MPa (16-40mm) / 470 MPa (40-100mm) / 450 MPa (>100mm)
Elongation Not specified >=15% (<=40mm) / >=15% (40-63mm) / >=15% (63-100mm) / >=15% (>100mm)
Impact Energy Not specified >=15 J at room temperature (optional)
Typical Applications
AS/NZS Grade 500
Heavy mining equipment, bulldozer blades, wear-resistant structural applications, large crane booms, offshore jackets.
IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR
Structural work: welded, bolted and riveted structures and general engineering purposes
Key Differences
Can AS/NZS Grade 500 Be Substituted With IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR?
AS/NZS Grade 500 and IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR 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
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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)
IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AS/NZS Grade 500 and IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR?
IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR specifies CEV which is not specified for AS/NZS Grade 500.
Can AS/NZS Grade 500 be substituted with IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR?
AS/NZS Grade 500 and IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR 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.