Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1591 Q390D (GB/T 1591:2018) and ASTM A283C (ASTM A283) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
GB/T 1591 Q390D is typically used for general structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections), while ASTM A283C is commonly used for used for structural fabrication, storage tanks, buildings, bridges, machinery bases, and welded structures..
GB/T 1591 Q390D is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while ASTM A283C is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1591 Q390D vs ASTM A283C is a 65.3% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 3.1%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
Other Structural Steel Grades to Compare With GB/T 1591 Q390D:
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 Q390D
ASTM A283C
Tensile Strength
490-650 MPa
380-515 MPa
Yield Strength
>=390 MPa
205 MPa min
Elongation
>=21%
23-27%
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
120-170 HB
Typical Applications
GB/T 1591 Q390D
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
ASTM A283C
Used for structural fabrication, storage tanks, buildings, bridges, machinery bases, and welded structures.
Key Differences
GB/T 1591 Q390D specifies Nb, V, Ti, Cr which are not specified for ASTM A283C.
Can GB/T 1591 Q390D Be Substituted With ASTM A283C?
GB/T 1591 Q390D and ASTM A283C 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 Q390D and ASTM A283C?
GB/T 1591 Q390D specifies Nb, V, Ti, Cr which are not specified for ASTM A283C.
Can GB/T 1591 Q390D be substituted with ASTM A283C?
GB/T 1591 Q390D and ASTM A283C 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.