Strong Match — 91.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 (AS/NZS 3678:2016) and CSA G40.21 350W (CSA G40.21-13 (R2023)) 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 CSA G40.21 350W is commonly used for used in buildings, bridges, cranes, transmission towers, heavy equipment, and structural fabrications..
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand, while CSA G40.21 350W is defined under Canadian Standards Association (CSA), originating from Canada.
As per chemical composition, AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 vs CSA G40.21 350W is a 91.8% 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 91.8%.
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
CSA G40.21 350W
Tensile Strength
Not specified
450-620 MPa
Yield Strength
Not specified
350 MPa min
Elongation
Not specified
20% min
Hardness
Not specified
135-180 HB
Typical Applications
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450
Heavy cranes, offshore platforms, pressure vessels, structural members in high-rise construction, mining equipment.
CSA G40.21 350W
Used in buildings, bridges, cranes, transmission towers, heavy equipment, and structural fabrications.
Can AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 Be Substituted With CSA G40.21 350W?
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 and CSA G40.21 350W overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that CSA G40.21 350W 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.
What is the difference between AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 and CSA G40.21 350W?
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 CSA G40.21 350W?
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 and CSA G40.21 350W overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that CSA G40.21 350W 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.