Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1591 Q390C (GB/T 1591:2018) and CSA G40.21 480W (CSA G40.21-13 (R2023)) 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 CSA G40.21 480W is commonly used for heavy cranes, offshore structures, high-rise building frames, pressure vessels, heavy mining equipment..
GB/T 1591 Q390C is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while CSA G40.21 480W is defined under Canadian Standards Association (CSA), originating from Canada.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1591 Q390C vs CSA G40.21 480W is a 70.4% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 10%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Other Structural Steel Grades to Compare With GB/T 1591 Q390C:
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
CSA G40.21 480W
Tensile Strength
490-650 MPa
590-790 MPa
Yield Strength
>=390 MPa
480 MPa min
Elongation
>=21%
Not specified
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
Typical Applications
GB/T 1591 Q390C
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
CSA G40.21 480W
Heavy cranes, offshore structures, high-rise building frames, pressure vessels, heavy mining equipment.
Key Differences
GB/T 1591 Q390C specifies Nb, V, Ti, Cr which are not specified for CSA G40.21 480W.
Can GB/T 1591 Q390C Be Substituted With CSA G40.21 480W?
GB/T 1591 Q390C and CSA G40.21 480W 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 CSA G40.21 480W?
GB/T 1591 Q390C specifies Nb, V, Ti, Cr which are not specified for CSA G40.21 480W.
Can GB/T 1591 Q390C be substituted with CSA G40.21 480W?
GB/T 1591 Q390C and CSA G40.21 480W 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.