Related Material — 69.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 55 (ASTM A572/A572M:2021) and EN 10025-2 S460JR (EN 10025-2:2019) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 55 is typically used for riveted, bolted or welded structures, while EN 10025-2 S460JR is commonly used for hot rolled products of structural steels.
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 55 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while EN 10025-2 S460JR is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A572/A572M Grade 55 vs EN 10025-2 S460JR is a 88% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 33.3%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.8%.
Frequently Compared With ASTM A572/A572M Grade 55:
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 55
EN 10025-2 S460JR
Tensile Strength
>=485 MPa
550-720 MPa
Yield Strength
>=380 MPa
>=460 MPa
Elongation
>=17%
>=17%
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 55
Riveted, bolted or welded structures
EN 10025-2 S460JR
Hot rolled products of structural steels
Key Differences
EN 10025-2 S460JR specifies N, Cu, Nb, V which are not specified for ASTM A572/A572M Grade 55.
Can ASTM A572/A572M Grade 55 Be Substituted With EN 10025-2 S460JR?
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 55 and EN 10025-2 S460JR 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 55 and EN 10025-2 S460JR?
EN 10025-2 S460JR specifies N, Cu, Nb, V which are not specified for ASTM A572/A572M Grade 55.
Can ASTM A572/A572M Grade 55 be substituted with EN 10025-2 S460JR?
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 55 and EN 10025-2 S460JR 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.