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CSA G40.21 400W vs AS/NZS 1595 C450

Related Material — 65.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

CSA G40.21 400W (CSA G40.21-13 (R2023)) and AS/NZS 1595 C450 (AS/NZS 1595:1998) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. CSA G40.21 400W is typically used for heavy structural fabrication, bridges, offshore platforms, cranes, pressure vessels, mining equipment., while AS/NZS 1595 C450 is commonly used for higher-strength cold-rolled structural steel sheet; roll-forming, purlins, high-strength cold-formed sections. CSA G40.21 400W is defined under Canadian Standards Association (CSA), originating from Canada, while AS/NZS 1595 C450 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand.

As per chemical composition, CSA G40.21 400W vs AS/NZS 1595 C450 is a 98.9% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65.9%.

Frequently Compared With CSA G40.21 400W:
AS/NZS 3679.1 300 CSA G40.21 300W AS/NZS 3679.1 350 IS 2062 E250A ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 IS 2062 E250B0 GOST 19281 09G2S AS/NZS 1595 C350 ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 CSA G40.21 350W CSA G40.21 400A ASTM A283C
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
98.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
65.9%
Specifications
Property CSA G40.21 400W AS/NZS 1595 C450
Standard CSA G40.21-13 (R2023) AS/NZS 1595:1998
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) max 0.23 <=0.22
Mn (%) max 1.6 <=1.60
Si (%) max 0.5 <=0.50
P (%) max 0.035 <=0.040
S (%) max 0.035 <=0.040
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property CSA G40.21 400W AS/NZS 1595 C450
Yield Strength 400 MPa min 450 MPa min
Tensile Strength 520-690 MPa 500 MPa min
Elongation Not specified 12% min
Typical Applications
CSA G40.21 400W
Heavy structural fabrication, bridges, offshore platforms, cranes, pressure vessels, mining equipment.
AS/NZS 1595 C450
Higher-strength cold-rolled structural steel sheet; roll-forming, purlins, high-strength cold-formed sections
Can CSA G40.21 400W Be Substituted With AS/NZS 1595 C450?
CSA G40.21 400W and AS/NZS 1595 C450 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
CSA G40.21 400W
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2500–5200 mm (98.43–204.72 in)
AS/NZS 1595 C450
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2500–2500 mm (98.43–98.43 in)
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CSA G40.21 400W
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AS/NZS 1595 C450
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between CSA G40.21 400W and AS/NZS 1595 C450?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can CSA G40.21 400W be substituted with AS/NZS 1595 C450?
CSA G40.21 400W and AS/NZS 1595 C450 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.