Related Material — 57.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10025-5 S235J2W (EN 10025-5:2019) and EN 10025-5 S355J2WP (EN 10025-5:2019) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel (Corten / Weathering) category.
EN 10025-5 S235J2W is typically used for weathering (atmospheric corrosion-resistant) structural steel; bridges, railway wagons, shipping containers, transmission towers, outdoor structures exposed without protective coating, while EN 10025-5 S355J2WP is commonly used for high-phosphorus weathering steel for enhanced patina formation, improved low-temperature toughness; containers, smokestacks, freight wagons, silos, pylons, bridges, architectural exposed structures.
EN 10025-5 S235J2W is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while EN 10025-5 S355J2WP is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.
As per chemical composition, EN 10025-5 S235J2W vs EN 10025-5 S355J2WP is a 83.9% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 4.9%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 57.6%.
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 S235J2W
EN 10025-5 S355J2WP
Tensile Strength
360-510 MPa
470-630 MPa
Yield Strength
>=235 MPa
>=355 MPa
Elongation
>=26%
>=22%
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
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
Can EN 10025-5 S235J2W Be Substituted With EN 10025-5 S355J2WP?
EN 10025-5 S235J2W and EN 10025-5 S355J2WP 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 S235J2W and EN 10025-5 S355J2WP?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10025-5 S235J2W be substituted with EN 10025-5 S355J2WP?
EN 10025-5 S235J2W and EN 10025-5 S355J2WP 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.