Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350WR (AS/NZS 3678:2016) and EN 10025-5 S235J2W (EN 10025-5:2019) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel (Corten / Weathering) category.
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350WR is typically used for weather-resistant (corrosion-resistant) structural steel; exposed bridge and structural applications requiring atmospheric corrosion resistance, while EN 10025-5 S235J2W is commonly used for weathering (atmospheric corrosion-resistant) structural steel; bridges, railway wagons, shipping containers, transmission towers, outdoor structures exposed without protective coating.
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350WR is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand, while EN 10025-5 S235J2W is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350WR vs EN 10025-5 S235J2W is a 84.5% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 3.8%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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 350WR
EN 10025-5 S235J2W
Tensile Strength
480-620 MPa
360-510 MPa
Yield Strength
350 MPa min
>=235 MPa
Elongation
20% min
>=26%
Condition
Not specified
Nominal thickness up to 16 mm for yield, 3 to 100 mm for tensile, 3 to 40 mm for elongation (Lo = 5.65 sqrt(S0), longitudinal); transverse values are lower, see blocks
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350WR specifies Ni which is not specified for EN 10025-5 S235J2W.
Can AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350WR Be Substituted With EN 10025-5 S235J2W?
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350WR and EN 10025-5 S235J2W 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 3678 Grade 350WR and EN 10025-5 S235J2W?
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350WR specifies Ni which is not specified for EN 10025-5 S235J2W.
Can AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350WR be substituted with EN 10025-5 S235J2W?
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350WR and EN 10025-5 S235J2W 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.