Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1591 Q355MF (GB/T 1591:2018) and AS/NZS 3679.1 300 (AS/NZS 3679.1:2016) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
GB/T 1591 Q355MF is typically used for general structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections), while AS/NZS 3679.1 300 is commonly used for hot-rolled structural bars and sections for general structural framing.
GB/T 1591 Q355MF is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while AS/NZS 3679.1 300 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1591 Q355MF vs AS/NZS 3679.1 300 is a 61.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 56.1%.
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 Q355MF
AS/NZS 3679.1 300
Tensile Strength
470-630 MPa
440-600 MPa
Yield Strength
>=355 MPa
300 MPa min
Elongation
>=22%
22% min
Condition
Thermomechanical processed (TMCP), nominal thickness or diameter up to 16 mm (tensile strength: up to 40 mm)
Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 1591 Q355MF
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
AS/NZS 3679.1 300
Hot-rolled structural bars and sections for general structural framing
Key Differences
GB/T 1591 Q355MF specifies Nb, V, Ti, Cr which are not specified for AS/NZS 3679.1 300.
Can GB/T 1591 Q355MF Be Substituted With AS/NZS 3679.1 300?
GB/T 1591 Q355MF and AS/NZS 3679.1 300 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 Q355MF and AS/NZS 3679.1 300?
GB/T 1591 Q355MF specifies Nb, V, Ti, Cr which are not specified for AS/NZS 3679.1 300.
Can GB/T 1591 Q355MF be substituted with AS/NZS 3679.1 300?
GB/T 1591 Q355MF and AS/NZS 3679.1 300 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.