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EN 10346 S450GD vs AS/NZS Grade 500

Strong Match — 97.3% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10346 S450GD (EN 10346:2015) and AS/NZS Grade 500 (AS/NZS 3597:2008) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. EN 10346 S450GD is typically used for higher-strength continuous hot-dip galvanized structural steel strip/sheet; roll-formed and cold-formed high-strength structural sections, purlins, roofing and cladding requiring corrosion protection, while AS/NZS Grade 500 is commonly used for heavy mining equipment, bulldozer blades, wear-resistant structural applications, large crane booms, offshore jackets.. EN 10346 S450GD is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while AS/NZS Grade 500 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand.

As per chemical composition, EN 10346 S450GD vs AS/NZS Grade 500 is a 97.3% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 97.3%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10346 S450GD:
AS/NZS 1595 C450 CSA G40.21 260W CSA G40.21 400W CSA G40.21 480W GOST 19281 09G2S CSA G40.21 400A AS/NZS 3679.1 300 CSA G40.21 300W AS/NZS 3679.1 350 CSA G40.21 350W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 ASTM A572 Gr.65
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
97.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
97.3%
Specifications
Property EN 10346 S450GD AS/NZS Grade 500
Standard EN 10346:2015 AS/NZS 3597:2008
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.22 max 0.2
Mn (%) <=1.60 max 1.6
Si (%) <=0.50 max 0.55
P (%) <=0.040 max 0.03
S (%) <=0.040 max 0.03
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property EN 10346 S450GD AS/NZS Grade 500
Tensile Strength 480 MPa min Not specified
Yield Strength 450 MPa min Not specified
Elongation 12% min Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10346 S450GD
Higher-strength continuous hot-dip galvanized structural steel strip/sheet; roll-formed and cold-formed high-strength structural sections, purlins, roofing and cladding requiring corrosion protection
AS/NZS Grade 500
Heavy mining equipment, bulldozer blades, wear-resistant structural applications, large crane booms, offshore jackets.
Can EN 10346 S450GD Be Substituted With AS/NZS Grade 500?
EN 10346 S450GD and AS/NZS Grade 500 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AS/NZS Grade 500 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10346 S450GD in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
EN 10346 S450GD
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2800–3000 mm (110.24–118.11 in)
AS/NZS Grade 500
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 3100–3600 mm (122.05–141.73 in)
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EN 10346 S450GD
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AS/NZS Grade 500
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10346 S450GD and AS/NZS Grade 500?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can EN 10346 S450GD be substituted with AS/NZS Grade 500?
EN 10346 S450GD and AS/NZS Grade 500 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AS/NZS Grade 500 is often considered as a substitute for EN 10346 S450GD in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.