Strong Match — 92.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10025-2 S235J2 (EN 10025-2:2019) and GB/T 700 Q235C (GB/T 700:2006) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
EN 10025-2 S235J2 is typically used for used for bridges, structural sections, storage tanks, industrial buildings, transport frames, and support structures., while GB/T 700 Q235C is commonly used for hot rolled structural sheets, strips, sections and bars for welding, riveting and bolting engineering.
EN 10025-2 S235J2 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while GB/T 700 Q235C is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, EN 10025-2 S235J2 vs GB/T 700 Q235C is a 90.4% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 95.6%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 92.1%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10025-2 S235J2
GB/T 700 Q235C
Tensile Strength
360-510 MPa
370-500 MPa
Yield Strength
>=235 MPa
>=235 MPa
Elongation
>=26%
>=26%
Condition
Nominal thickness up to 16 mm (tensile for 3 to 100 mm, elongation for 3 to 40 mm), longitudinal test pieces
Hot rolled, controlled rolled or normalized; yield up to 16 mm, elongation up to 40 mm (N/mm2 = MPa)
Typical Applications
EN 10025-2 S235J2
Used for bridges, structural sections, storage tanks, industrial buildings, transport frames, and support structures.
GB/T 700 Q235C
Hot rolled structural sheets, strips, sections and bars for welding, riveting and bolting engineering
Key Differences
EN 10025-2 S235J2 specifies Cu which is not specified for GB/T 700 Q235C.
GB/T 700 Q235C specifies Si which is not specified for EN 10025-2 S235J2.
Can EN 10025-2 S235J2 Be Substituted With GB/T 700 Q235C?
EN 10025-2 S235J2 and GB/T 700 Q235C overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 700 Q235C is often considered as a substitute for EN 10025-2 S235J2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between EN 10025-2 S235J2 and GB/T 700 Q235C?
EN 10025-2 S235J2 specifies Cu which is not specified for GB/T 700 Q235C. GB/T 700 Q235C specifies Si which is not specified for EN 10025-2 S235J2.
Can EN 10025-2 S235J2 be substituted with GB/T 700 Q235C?
EN 10025-2 S235J2 and GB/T 700 Q235C overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 700 Q235C is often considered as a substitute for EN 10025-2 S235J2 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.