Related Material — 65% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
EN 10028-3 P420NH (EN 10028-3:2017) and GB/T 1591 Q420B (GB/T 1591:2018) are both steel grades.
EN 10028-3 P420NH is classified under Alloy Steel, while GB/T 1591 Q420B is classified under Structural Steel — a different category, which is worth noting alongside the chemistry match below.
EN 10028-3 P420NH is typically used for flat products for pressure equipment, while GB/T 1591 Q420B is commonly used for general structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections).
EN 10028-3 P420NH is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while GB/T 1591 Q420B is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, EN 10028-3 P420NH vs GB/T 1591 Q420B is a 80.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 60.8%.
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 P420NH
GB/T 1591 Q420B
Tensile Strength
540-690 MPa
520-680 MPa
Yield Strength
>=420 MPa
>=420 MPa
Elongation
>=19%
>=20%
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 P420NH
Flat products for pressure equipment
GB/T 1591 Q420B
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
Key Differences
Different category: EN 10028-3 P420NH is Alloy Steel, GB/T 1591 Q420B is Structural Steel.
EN 10028-3 P420NH specifies Al which is not specified for GB/T 1591 Q420B.
Can EN 10028-3 P420NH Be Substituted With GB/T 1591 Q420B?
EN 10028-3 P420NH and GB/T 1591 Q420B 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 P420NH and GB/T 1591 Q420B?
Different category: EN 10028-3 P420NH is Alloy Steel, GB/T 1591 Q420B is Structural Steel. EN 10028-3 P420NH specifies Al which is not specified for GB/T 1591 Q420B.
Can EN 10028-3 P420NH be substituted with GB/T 1591 Q420B?
EN 10028-3 P420NH and GB/T 1591 Q420B 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.