Related Material — 62.5% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 (ASTM A572/A572M:2021) and CSA G40.21 350W (CSA G40.21-13 (R2023)) 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 CSA G40.21 350W is commonly used for used in buildings, bridges, cranes, transmission towers, heavy equipment, and structural fabrications..
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while CSA G40.21 350W is defined under Canadian Standards Association (CSA), originating from Canada.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 vs CSA G40.21 350W is a 93.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 62.5%.
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
CSA G40.21 350W
Tensile Strength
>=550 MPa
450-620 MPa
Yield Strength
>=450 MPa
350 MPa min
Elongation
>=15%
20% 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
Hardness
Not specified
135-180 HB
Typical Applications
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65
Riveted or bolted bridge construction, or riveted, bolted or welded construction in other applications
CSA G40.21 350W
Used in buildings, bridges, cranes, transmission towers, heavy equipment, and structural fabrications.
Can ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 Be Substituted With CSA G40.21 350W?
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 and CSA G40.21 350W 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 65 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 ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 be substituted with CSA G40.21 350W?
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 65 and CSA G40.21 350W 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.