Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
CSA G40.21 480A (CSA G40.21-13 (R2023)) and JIS G3114 SMA400 (JIS G 3114:2022) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel (Corten / Weathering) category.
CSA G40.21 480A is typically used for high-strength atmospheric corrosion-resistant (weathering) structural steel; heavy exposed structural members, bridge girders, while JIS G3114 SMA400 is commonly used for used in bridges, transmission towers, railway wagons, containers, and structural frameworks..
CSA G40.21 480A is defined under Canadian Standards Association (CSA), originating from Canada, while JIS G3114 SMA400 is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan.
As per chemical composition, CSA G40.21 480A vs JIS G3114 SMA400 is a 74.4% 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.
Used in bridges, transmission towers, railway wagons, containers, and structural frameworks.
Key Differences
JIS G3114 SMA400 specifies Ni which is not specified for CSA G40.21 480A.
Can CSA G40.21 480A Be Substituted With JIS G3114 SMA400?
CSA G40.21 480A and JIS G3114 SMA400 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 CSA G40.21 480A and JIS G3114 SMA400?
JIS G3114 SMA400 specifies Ni which is not specified for CSA G40.21 480A.
Can CSA G40.21 480A be substituted with JIS G3114 SMA400?
CSA G40.21 480A and JIS G3114 SMA400 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.