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GB/T 1591 Q355MB vs GB/T 1591 Q355ME

Strong Match — 98.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 1591 Q355MB (GB/T 1591:2018) and GB/T 1591 Q355ME (GB/T 1591:2018) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. GB/T 1591 Q355MB is typically used for general structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections), while GB/T 1591 Q355ME is commonly used for general structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections). GB/T 1591 Q355MB is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while GB/T 1591 Q355ME is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 1591 Q355MB vs GB/T 1591 Q355ME is a 98% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 98.6%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 1591 Q355MB:
CSA G40.21 260W CSA G40.21 350W CSA G40.21 400A CSA G40.21 400W CSA G40.21 480W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 ASTM A572 Gr.65
Other Structural Steel Grades to Compare With GB/T 1591 Q355MB:
GOST 19281 09G2S AS/NZS 3679.1 300 CSA G40.21 300W AS/NZS 3679.1 350
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
98%
MECHANICAL MATCH
100%
OVERALL
98.6%
Specifications
Property GB/T 1591 Q355MB GB/T 1591 Q355ME
Standard GB/T 1591:2018 GB/T 1591:2018
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.14 <=0.14
Si (%) <=0.50 <=0.50
Mn (%) <=1.60 <=1.60
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.025
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.020
Nb (%) 0.01-0.05 0.01-0.05
V (%) 0.01-0.10 0.01-0.10
Ti (%) 0.006-0.05 0.006-0.05
Cr (%) <=0.30 <=0.30
Ni (%) <=0.50 <=0.50
Cu (%) <=0.40 <=0.40
Mo (%) <=0.10 <=0.10
N (%) <=0.015 <=0.015
Al (%) >=0.015 >=0.015
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 Q355MB GB/T 1591 Q355ME
Tensile Strength 470-630 MPa 470-630 MPa
Yield Strength >=355 MPa >=355 MPa
Elongation >=22% >=22%
Condition Thermomechanical processed (TMCP), nominal thickness or diameter up to 16 mm (tensile strength: up to 40 mm) Thermomechanical processed (TMCP), nominal thickness or diameter up to 16 mm (tensile strength: up to 40 mm)
Typical Applications
GB/T 1591 Q355MB
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
GB/T 1591 Q355ME
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
Can GB/T 1591 Q355MB Be Substituted With GB/T 1591 Q355ME?
GB/T 1591 Q355MB and GB/T 1591 Q355ME overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 1591 Q355ME is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 1591 Q355MB in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 1591 Q355MB and GB/T 1591 Q355ME?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can GB/T 1591 Q355MB be substituted with GB/T 1591 Q355ME?
GB/T 1591 Q355MB and GB/T 1591 Q355ME overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 1591 Q355ME is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 1591 Q355MB in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.