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GB/T 1591 Q420B vs EN 10025-3 S420N

Close Alternative — 78.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 1591 Q420B (GB/T 1591:2018) and EN 10025-3 S420N (EN 10025-3:2019) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. GB/T 1591 Q420B is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while EN 10025-3 S420N is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 1591 Q420B vs EN 10025-3 S420N is a 83.9% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 66.7%. Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 78.1%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 1591 Q420B:
GOST 19281 09G2S AS/NZS 3679.1 300 CSA G40.21 300W ASTM A283C ASTM A572 Gr.65
Other Structural Steel Grades to Compare With GB/T 1591 Q420B:
CSA G40.21 260W AS/NZS 3679.1 350 CSA G40.21 350W CSA G40.21 400A CSA G40.21 400W CSA G40.21 480W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
83.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
66.7%
OVERALL
78.1%
Specifications
Property GB/T 1591 Q420B EN 10025-3 S420N
Standard GB/T 1591:2018 EN 10025-3:2019
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.20 <=0.20
Si (%) <=0.55 <=0.60
Mn (%) <=1.70 1.00-1.70
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.035 <=0.025
Nb (%) <=0.05 <=0.05
V (%) <=0.13 <=0.20
Ti (%) <=0.05 <=0.05
Cr (%) <=0.30 <=0.30
Ni (%) <=0.80 <=0.80
Cu (%) <=0.40 <=0.55
Mo (%) <=0.20 <=0.10
N (%) <=0.015 <=0.025
Al (%) Not specified >=0.02
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 Q420B EN 10025-3 S420N
Tensile Strength 520-680 MPa 520-680 MPa
Yield Strength >=420 MPa >=420 MPa
Elongation >=20% >=19%
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 Normalized or normalized rolled (N), nominal thickness up to 16 mm (tensile strength up to 100 mm), Table 4
Typical Applications
GB/T 1591 Q420B
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
EN 10025-3 S420N
Not documented
Key Differences
Can GB/T 1591 Q420B Be Substituted With EN 10025-3 S420N?
GB/T 1591 Q420B and EN 10025-3 S420N are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 1591 Q420B and EN 10025-3 S420N?
EN 10025-3 S420N specifies Al which is not specified for GB/T 1591 Q420B.
Can GB/T 1591 Q420B be substituted with EN 10025-3 S420N?
GB/T 1591 Q420B and EN 10025-3 S420N are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.