Related Material — 63.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 50 (ASTM A572/A572M:2018) and AS/NZS 3679.1 300 (AS/NZS 3679.1:2016) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 50 is typically used for riveted, bolted or welded structures, while AS/NZS 3679.1 300 is commonly used for hot-rolled structural bars and sections for general structural framing.
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 50 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while AS/NZS 3679.1 300 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A572/A572M Grade 50 vs AS/NZS 3679.1 300 is a 95.9% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 63.9%.
Frequently Compared With ASTM A572/A572M Grade 50:
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 50
AS/NZS 3679.1 300
Tensile Strength
>=450 MPa
440-600 MPa
Yield Strength
>=345 MPa
300 MPa min
Elongation
>=18%
22% min
Condition
Tension test per Table 4; one set of minimum values for all product thicknesses; Elongation is in 200 mm gauge length, 50 mm values in the tensile block
Not specified
Typical Applications
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 50
Riveted, bolted or welded structures
AS/NZS 3679.1 300
Hot-rolled structural bars and sections for general structural framing
Can ASTM A572/A572M Grade 50 Be Substituted With AS/NZS 3679.1 300?
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 50 and AS/NZS 3679.1 300 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 ASTM A572/A572M Grade 50 and AS/NZS 3679.1 300?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can ASTM A572/A572M Grade 50 be substituted with AS/NZS 3679.1 300?
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 50 and AS/NZS 3679.1 300 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.