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ASTM A572 Grade 50 vs ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50

Related Material — 62.2% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

ASTM A572 Grade 50 (ASTM A572) and ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 (ASTM A1008) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. ASTM A572 Grade 50 is typically used for high-strength low-alloy structural steel; buildings, bridges, transmission towers, construction equipment, general structural fabrication, while ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 is commonly used for cold-rolled high-strength structural steel sheet; automotive structural components, cold-formed parts requiring moderate strength. ASTM A572 Grade 50 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, ASTM A572 Grade 50 vs ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 is a 93.4% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 62.2%.

Frequently Compared With ASTM A572 Grade 50:
ASTM A572 Gr.65 ASTM A283C GOST 19281 09G2S CSA G40.21 260W CSA G40.21 300W AS/NZS 3679.1 300 AS/NZS 3679.1 350 CSA G40.21 480W CSA G40.21 400W CSA G40.21 400A CSA G40.21 350W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
93.4%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
62.2%
Specifications
Property ASTM A572 Grade 50 ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
Standard ASTM A572 ASTM A1008
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.23 <=0.20
Mn (%) <=1.35 <=1.35
Si (%) <=0.40 <=0.50
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.040
Nb (%) <=0.05 Not specified
V (%) <=0.15 Not specified
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 Grade 50 ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
Tensile Strength 450 MPa min 380 MPa min
Yield Strength 345 MPa min 340 MPa min
Elongation 18% min 14% min
Hardness 137-187 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
ASTM A572 Grade 50
High-strength low-alloy structural steel; buildings, bridges, transmission towers, construction equipment, general structural fabrication
ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
Cold-rolled high-strength structural steel sheet; automotive structural components, cold-formed parts requiring moderate strength
Key Differences
Can ASTM A572 Grade 50 Be Substituted With ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50?
ASTM A572 Grade 50 and ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
ASTM A572 Grade 50
Plate → (4 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2800–4600 mm (110.24–181.1 in)
ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2700–3400 mm (106.3–133.86 in)
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ASTM A572 Grade 50
4 active listings and RFQs →
ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ASTM A572 Grade 50 and ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50?
ASTM A572 Grade 50 specifies Nb, V which are not specified for ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50.
Can ASTM A572 Grade 50 be substituted with ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50?
ASTM A572 Grade 50 and ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 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.