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EN 10025-3 S460NL vs GB/T 1591 Q460C

Close Alternative — 84.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10025-3 S460NL (EN 10025-3:2019) and GB/T 1591 Q460C (GB/T 1591:2018) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. EN 10025-3 S460NL is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while GB/T 1591 Q460C is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.

As per chemical composition, EN 10025-3 S460NL vs GB/T 1591 Q460C is a 78.3% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 97.2%. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 84.6%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10025-3 S460NL:
CSA G40.21 300W AS/NZS 3679.1 350 CSA G40.21 350W CSA G40.21 400W ASTM A283C ASTM A572 Gr.65 GOST 19281 09G2S CSA G40.21 260W AS/NZS 3679.1 300 CSA G40.21 400A CSA G40.21 480W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
78.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
97.2%
OVERALL
84.6%
Specifications
Property EN 10025-3 S460NL GB/T 1591 Q460C
Standard EN 10025-3:2019 GB/T 1591:2018
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.20 <=0.20
Si (%) <=0.60 <=0.55
Mn (%) 1.00-1.70 <=1.80
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.020 <=0.030
Nb (%) <=0.05 <=0.05
V (%) <=0.20 <=0.13
Ni (%) <=0.80 <=0.80
N (%) <=0.025 <=0.015
Al (%) >=0.02 Not specified
Ti (%) <=0.05 <=0.05
Cr (%) <=0.30 <=0.30
Mo (%) <=0.10 <=0.20
Cu (%) <=0.55 <=0.40
B (%) Not specified <=0.004
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property EN 10025-3 S460NL GB/T 1591 Q460C
Tensile Strength 540-720 MPa 550-720 MPa
Yield Strength >=460 MPa >=460 MPa
Elongation >=17% Not specified
Condition Normalized or normalized rolled (N), nominal thickness up to 16 mm (tensile strength up to 100 mm), Table 4 Hot-rolled (as-rolled), nominal thickness or diameter up to 16 mm for yield; tensile strength for up to 100 mm
Typical Applications
EN 10025-3 S460NL
Not documented
GB/T 1591 Q460C
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
Key Differences
Can EN 10025-3 S460NL Be Substituted With GB/T 1591 Q460C?
EN 10025-3 S460NL and GB/T 1591 Q460C are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10025-3 S460NL and GB/T 1591 Q460C?
EN 10025-3 S460NL specifies Al which is not specified for GB/T 1591 Q460C. GB/T 1591 Q460C specifies B which is not specified for EN 10025-3 S460NL.
Can EN 10025-3 S460NL be substituted with GB/T 1591 Q460C?
EN 10025-3 S460NL and GB/T 1591 Q460C are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.