AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350L0 vs ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50

Related Material — 64.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350L0 (AS/NZS 3678:2016) and ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 (ASTM A1008) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350L0 is typically used for refrigerated storage structures, cold climate construction, lng facility structural steel, antarctic research stations., while ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 is commonly used for cold-rolled high-strength structural steel sheet; automotive structural components, cold-formed parts requiring moderate strength. AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350L0 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand, while ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350L0 vs ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 is a 97.2% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 64.8%.

Frequently Compared With AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350L0:
AS/NZS 1595 C350 AS/NZS 1595 C450 AS/NZS 3679.1 300 CSA G40.21 300W AS/NZS 3679.1 350 ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 GOST 19281 09G2S CSA G40.21 260W CSA G40.21 400A ASTM A572 Gr.65 ASTM A572 Grade 50 CSA G40.21 350W
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
97.2%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
64.8%
Specifications
Property AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350L0 ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
Standard AS/NZS 3678:2016 ASTM A1008
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) max 0.2 <=0.20
Mn (%) max 1.6 <=1.35
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 3678 Grade 350L0 ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
Yield Strength 350 MPa min 340 MPa min
Note L0 designation: low-temperature Charpy impact tested Not specified
Tensile Strength Not specified 380 MPa min
Elongation Not specified 14% min
Typical Applications
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350L0
Refrigerated storage structures, cold climate construction, LNG facility structural steel, Antarctic research stations.
ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
Cold-rolled high-strength structural steel sheet; automotive structural components, cold-formed parts requiring moderate strength
Can AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350L0 Be Substituted With ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50?
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350L0 and ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350L0
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2500–3000 mm (98.43–118.11 in)
ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2700–3400 mm (106.3–133.86 in)
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AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350L0
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ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350L0 and ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350L0 be substituted with ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50?
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350L0 and ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 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.