Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10025-5 S355J2WP (EN 10025-5:2019) and CSA G40.21 260WT (CSA G40.21-13 (R2023)) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel (Corten / Weathering) category.
EN 10025-5 S355J2WP is typically used for high-phosphorus weathering steel for enhanced patina formation, improved low-temperature toughness; containers, smokestacks, freight wagons, silos, pylons, bridges, architectural exposed structures, while CSA G40.21 260WT is commonly used for weldable structural steel with guaranteed charpy v-notch low-temperature toughness; secondary members, stair stringers, bracing in cold-climate service.
EN 10025-5 S355J2WP is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while CSA G40.21 260WT is defined under Canadian Standards Association (CSA), originating from Canada.
As per chemical composition, EN 10025-5 S355J2WP vs CSA G40.21 260WT is a 70.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 1.3%.
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 S355J2WP
CSA G40.21 260WT
Tensile Strength
470-630 MPa
380-480 MPa
Yield Strength
>=355 MPa
260 MPa min
Elongation
>=22%
23% 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
Weldable structural steel with guaranteed Charpy V-notch low-temperature toughness; secondary members, stair stringers, bracing in cold-climate service
Key Differences
CSA G40.21 260WT specifies Ni which is not specified for EN 10025-5 S355J2WP.
Can EN 10025-5 S355J2WP Be Substituted With CSA G40.21 260WT?
EN 10025-5 S355J2WP and CSA G40.21 260WT 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 S355J2WP and CSA G40.21 260WT?
CSA G40.21 260WT specifies Ni which is not specified for EN 10025-5 S355J2WP.
Can EN 10025-5 S355J2WP be substituted with CSA G40.21 260WT?
EN 10025-5 S355J2WP and CSA G40.21 260WT 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.