Related Material — 58.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350WR (AS/NZS 3678:2016) and JIS G3114 SMA400 (JIS G 3114:2022) 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 JIS G3114 SMA400 is commonly used for used in bridges, transmission towers, railway wagons, containers, and structural frameworks..
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350WR is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand, while JIS G3114 SMA400 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan.
As per chemical composition, AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350WR vs JIS G3114 SMA400 is a 83% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 9.1%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 58.3%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Used in bridges, transmission towers, railway wagons, containers, and structural frameworks.
Can AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350WR Be Substituted With JIS G3114 SMA400?
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350WR and JIS G3114 SMA400 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 JIS G3114 SMA400?
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 350WR be substituted with JIS G3114 SMA400?
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 350WR and JIS G3114 SMA400 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.