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AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 vs AS/NZS 1595 C450

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

AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 (AS/NZS 3678:2016) and AS/NZS 1595 C450 (AS/NZS 1595:1998) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 is typically used for heavy cranes, offshore platforms, pressure vessels, structural members in high-rise construction, mining equipment., 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 3678 Grade 450 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 3678 Grade 450 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 3678 Grade 450:
IS 2062 E250A AS/NZS 3679.1 350 AS/NZS 1595 C350 CSA G40.21 300W IS 2062 E250B0 ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 CSA G40.21 350W CSA G40.21 400A AS/NZS 3679.1 300 ASTM A283C ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 ASTM A572 Gr.65
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
97.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
97.3%
Specifications
Property AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 AS/NZS 1595 C450
Standard AS/NZS 3678:2016 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 3678 Grade 450 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 3678 Grade 450
Heavy cranes, offshore platforms, pressure vessels, structural members in high-rise construction, mining equipment.
AS/NZS 1595 C450
Higher-strength cold-rolled structural steel sheet; roll-forming, purlins, high-strength cold-formed sections
Can AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 Be Substituted With AS/NZS 1595 C450?
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 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 3678 Grade 450 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 3678 Grade 450
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2500–4200 mm (98.43–165.35 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 3678 Grade 450
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AS/NZS 1595 C450
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 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 3678 Grade 450 be substituted with AS/NZS 1595 C450?
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 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 3678 Grade 450 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.