Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W (ASTM A709) and EN 10025-5 S355J2W (EN 10025-5:2019) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel (Corten / Weathering) category.
ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W is typically used for high-performance steel (hps) with enhanced atmospheric corrosion resistance and toughness; primary bridge girders and structural members in bridge construction, while EN 10025-5 S355J2W is commonly used for used for bridges, rail wagons, architectural structures, containers, transmission towers, and outdoor steelwork..
ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States, while EN 10025-5 S355J2W is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W vs EN 10025-5 S355J2W is a 66.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W
EN 10025-5 S355J2W
Tensile Strength
585 MPa min
470-630 MPa
Yield Strength
485 MPa min
>=355 MPa
Elongation
19% min
>=22%
Hardness
170-210 HB
Not specified
Condition
Not specified
Nominal thickness up to 16 mm for yield, 3 to 100 mm for tensile, 3 to 40 mm for elongation (Lo = 5.65 sqrt(S0), longitudinal); transverse values are lower, see blocks
Typical Applications
ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W
High-performance steel (HPS) with enhanced atmospheric corrosion resistance and toughness; primary bridge girders and structural members in bridge construction
EN 10025-5 S355J2W
Used for bridges, rail wagons, architectural structures, containers, transmission towers, and outdoor steelwork.
Key Differences
ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W specifies Ni, Mo which are not specified for EN 10025-5 S355J2W.
Can ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W Be Substituted With EN 10025-5 S355J2W?
ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W and EN 10025-5 S355J2W 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 A709 Grade HPS 70W and EN 10025-5 S355J2W?
ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W specifies Ni, Mo which are not specified for EN 10025-5 S355J2W.
Can ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W be substituted with EN 10025-5 S355J2W?
ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W and EN 10025-5 S355J2W 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.