Related Material — 65% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10028-3 P355N (EN 10028-3:2017) and GB/T 1591 Q390D (GB/T 1591:2018) are both steel grades.
EN 10028-3 P355N is classified under Alloy Steel, while GB/T 1591 Q390D is classified under Structural Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
EN 10028-3 P355N is typically used for flat products for pressure equipment, while GB/T 1591 Q390D is commonly used for general structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections).
EN 10028-3 P355N is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while GB/T 1591 Q390D is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, EN 10028-3 P355N vs GB/T 1591 Q390D is a 83.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 29.2%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
EN 10028-3 P355N
GB/T 1591 Q390D
Tensile Strength
490-630 MPa
490-650 MPa
Yield Strength
>=355 MPa
>=390 MPa
Elongation
>=22%
>=21%
Condition
Normalized, nominal thickness up to 16 mm
Hot-rolled (as-rolled), nominal thickness or diameter up to 16 mm for yield; tensile strength for up to 100 mm; elongation longitudinal, up to 40 mm
Typical Applications
EN 10028-3 P355N
Flat products for pressure equipment
GB/T 1591 Q390D
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
Key Differences
Different category: EN 10028-3 P355N is Alloy Steel, GB/T 1591 Q390D is Structural Steel.
EN 10028-3 P355N specifies Al which is not specified for GB/T 1591 Q390D.
Can EN 10028-3 P355N Be Substituted With GB/T 1591 Q390D?
EN 10028-3 P355N and GB/T 1591 Q390D 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 10028-3 P355N and GB/T 1591 Q390D?
Different category: EN 10028-3 P355N is Alloy Steel, GB/T 1591 Q390D is Structural Steel. EN 10028-3 P355N specifies Al which is not specified for GB/T 1591 Q390D.
Can EN 10028-3 P355N be substituted with GB/T 1591 Q390D?
EN 10028-3 P355N and GB/T 1591 Q390D 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.