Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1591 Q390C (GB/T 1591:2018) and ASTM A572 Gr.65 (ASTM A572) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
GB/T 1591 Q390C is typically used for general structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections), while ASTM A572 Gr.65 is commonly used for used for bridges, buildings, transmission towers, construction equipment, offshore structures, and structural members..
GB/T 1591 Q390C is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while ASTM A572 Gr.65 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1591 Q390C vs ASTM A572 Gr.65 is a 69.9% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 16.7%.
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 Q390C
ASTM A572 Gr.65
Tensile Strength
490-650 MPa
550-690 MPa
Yield Strength
>=390 MPa
450 MPa min
Elongation
>=21%
18-21%
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
170-220 HB
Typical Applications
GB/T 1591 Q390C
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
ASTM A572 Gr.65
Used for bridges, buildings, transmission towers, construction equipment, offshore structures, and structural members.
Key Differences
GB/T 1591 Q390C specifies Ti, Cr, Ni, Cu which are not specified for ASTM A572 Gr.65.
Can GB/T 1591 Q390C Be Substituted With ASTM A572 Gr.65?
GB/T 1591 Q390C and ASTM A572 Gr.65 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 Q390C and ASTM A572 Gr.65?
GB/T 1591 Q390C specifies Ti, Cr, Ni, Cu which are not specified for ASTM A572 Gr.65.
Can GB/T 1591 Q390C be substituted with ASTM A572 Gr.65?
GB/T 1591 Q390C and ASTM A572 Gr.65 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.