Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10025-5 S355J2W (EN 10025-5:2019) and CSA G40.21 50W (CSA G40.21-13 (R2023)) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel (Corten / Weathering) category.
EN 10025-5 S355J2W is typically used for used for bridges, rail wagons, architectural structures, containers, transmission towers, and outdoor steelwork., while CSA G40.21 50W is commonly used for bridges, architectural structures, transmission towers, outdoor exposed structures, railway wagons..
EN 10025-5 S355J2W is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while CSA G40.21 50W is defined under Canadian Standards Association (CSA), originating from Canada.
As per chemical composition, EN 10025-5 S355J2W vs CSA G40.21 50W is a 79.3% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 26%.
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
EN 10025-5 S355J2W
CSA G40.21 50W
Tensile Strength
470-630 MPa
450-655 MPa (65-95 ksi)
Yield Strength
>=355 MPa
345 MPa (50 ksi) min
Elongation
>=22%
19% min
Condition
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
Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10025-5 S355J2W
Used for bridges, rail wagons, architectural structures, containers, transmission towers, and outdoor steelwork.
CSA G40.21 50W specifies Ni which is not specified for EN 10025-5 S355J2W.
Can EN 10025-5 S355J2W Be Substituted With CSA G40.21 50W?
EN 10025-5 S355J2W and CSA G40.21 50W 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 EN 10025-5 S355J2W and CSA G40.21 50W?
CSA G40.21 50W specifies Ni which is not specified for EN 10025-5 S355J2W.
Can EN 10025-5 S355J2W be substituted with CSA G40.21 50W?
EN 10025-5 S355J2W and CSA G40.21 50W 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.