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EN 10025-3 S500 vs CSA G40.21 400A

Related Material — 62.2% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10025-3 S500 (EN 10025-3:2019) and CSA G40.21 400A (CSA G40.21-13 (R2023)) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. EN 10025-3 S500 is typically used for used in heavy structural sections, mining equipment, bridge fabrication, transport vehicles, and offshore structures., while CSA G40.21 400A is commonly used for atmospheric corrosion-resistant (weathering) structural steel; exposed bridge girders and structural members where high strength and weathering resistance are both needed. EN 10025-3 S500 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while CSA G40.21 400A is defined under Canadian Standards Association (CSA), originating from Canada.

As per chemical composition, EN 10025-3 S500 vs CSA G40.21 400A is a 87.9% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 10.7%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 62.2%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10025-3 S500:
CSA G40.21 480W CSA G40.21 400W CSA G40.21 260W AS/NZS 3679.1 300 AS/NZS 3679.1 350 ASTM A572 Gr.65 GOST 19281 09G2S CSA G40.21 300W CSA G40.21 350W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 ASTM A283C ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
87.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
10.7%
OVERALL
62.2%
Specifications
Property EN 10025-3 S500 CSA G40.21 400A
Standard EN 10025-3:2019 CSA G40.21-13 (R2023)
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) 0.22 max <=0.23
Si (%) 0.60 max <=0.40
Mn (%) 1.80 max <=1.60
P (%) 0.025 max <=0.035
S (%) 0.020 max <=0.035
Nb (%) 0.06 max Not specified
V (%) 0.12 max Not specified
Ti (%) 0.05 max Not specified
Cu (%) Not specified 0.20-0.40
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 S500 CSA G40.21 400A
Tensile Strength 590-770 MPa 520-670 MPa
Yield Strength 500 MPa min 400 MPa min
Elongation 16% min 17% min
Hardness 190-240 HB Not specified
Impact Not specified 27J at 0°C
Typical Applications
EN 10025-3 S500
Used in heavy structural sections, mining equipment, bridge fabrication, transport vehicles, and offshore structures.
CSA G40.21 400A
Atmospheric corrosion-resistant (weathering) structural steel; exposed bridge girders and structural members where high strength and weathering resistance are both needed
Key Differences
Can EN 10025-3 S500 Be Substituted With CSA G40.21 400A?
EN 10025-3 S500 and CSA G40.21 400A 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
EN 10025-3 S500
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2500–2800 mm (98.43–110.24 in)
CSA G40.21 400A
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2800–4200 mm (110.24–165.35 in)
On M-EX Right Now
EN 10025-3 S500
2 active listings and RFQs →
CSA G40.21 400A
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10025-3 S500 and CSA G40.21 400A?
EN 10025-3 S500 specifies Nb, V, Ti which are not specified for CSA G40.21 400A. CSA G40.21 400A specifies Cu which is not specified for EN 10025-3 S500.
Can EN 10025-3 S500 be substituted with CSA G40.21 400A?
EN 10025-3 S500 and CSA G40.21 400A 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.