Close Alternative — 70.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 (ASTM A572/A572M:2018) and EN 10025-2 S500J0 (EN 10025-2:2019) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 is typically used for riveted or bolted bridge construction, or riveted, bolted or welded construction in other applications, while EN 10025-2 S500J0 is commonly used for hot rolled products of structural steels.
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while EN 10025-2 S500J0 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 vs EN 10025-2 S500J0 is a 89.6% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 33.3%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 70.9%.
Frequently Compared With ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65:
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 65
EN 10025-2 S500J0
Tensile Strength
>=550 MPa
580-760 MPa
Yield Strength
>=450 MPa
>=500 MPa
Elongation
>=15%
>=15%
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
Nominal thickness up to 16 mm (tensile for 3 to 100 mm, elongation for 3 to 40 mm), longitudinal test pieces
Typical Applications
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65
Riveted or bolted bridge construction, or riveted, bolted or welded construction in other applications
EN 10025-2 S500J0
Hot rolled products of structural steels
Key Differences
EN 10025-2 S500J0 specifies N, Cu, Nb, V which are not specified for ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65.
Can ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 Be Substituted With EN 10025-2 S500J0?
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 and EN 10025-2 S500J0 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 and EN 10025-2 S500J0?
EN 10025-2 S500J0 specifies N, Cu, Nb, V which are not specified for ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65.
Can ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 be substituted with EN 10025-2 S500J0?
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 and EN 10025-2 S500J0 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.