Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1591 Q355C (GB/T 1591:2018) and CSA G40.21 350W (CSA G40.21-13 (R2023)) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
GB/T 1591 Q355C is typically used for general structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections), while CSA G40.21 350W is commonly used for used in buildings, bridges, cranes, transmission towers, heavy equipment, and structural fabrications..
GB/T 1591 Q355C is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while CSA G40.21 350W is defined under Canadian Standards Association (CSA), originating from Canada.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1591 Q355C vs CSA G40.21 350W is a 72.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 27.8%.
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
GB/T 1591 Q355C
CSA G40.21 350W
Tensile Strength
470-630 MPa
450-620 MPa
Yield Strength
>=355 MPa
350 MPa min
Elongation
>=22%
20% min
Condition
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
Not specified
Hardness
Not specified
135-180 HB
Typical Applications
GB/T 1591 Q355C
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
CSA G40.21 350W
Used in buildings, bridges, cranes, transmission towers, heavy equipment, and structural fabrications.
Key Differences
GB/T 1591 Q355C specifies Cr, Ni, Cu, N which are not specified for CSA G40.21 350W.
Can GB/T 1591 Q355C Be Substituted With CSA G40.21 350W?
GB/T 1591 Q355C and CSA G40.21 350W 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 GB/T 1591 Q355C and CSA G40.21 350W?
GB/T 1591 Q355C specifies Cr, Ni, Cu, N which are not specified for CSA G40.21 350W.
Can GB/T 1591 Q355C be substituted with CSA G40.21 350W?
GB/T 1591 Q355C and CSA G40.21 350W 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.