Strong Match — 90.2% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1591 Q460C (GB/T 1591:2018) and GB/T 1591 Q460MC (GB/T 1591:2018) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
GB/T 1591 Q460C is typically used for general structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections), while GB/T 1591 Q460MC is commonly used for general structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections).
GB/T 1591 Q460C is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while GB/T 1591 Q460MC is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1591 Q460C vs GB/T 1591 Q460MC is a 86.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 97.2%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 90.2%.
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 Q460C
GB/T 1591 Q460MC
Tensile Strength
550-720 MPa
540-720 MPa
Yield Strength
>=460 MPa
>=460 MPa
Condition
Hot-rolled (as-rolled), nominal thickness or diameter up to 16 mm for yield; tensile strength for up to 100 mm
Thermomechanical processed (TMCP), nominal thickness or diameter up to 16 mm (tensile strength: up to 40 mm)
Elongation
Not specified
>=17%
Typical Applications
GB/T 1591 Q460C
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
GB/T 1591 Q460MC
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
Key Differences
GB/T 1591 Q460C specifies B which is not specified for GB/T 1591 Q460MC.
GB/T 1591 Q460MC specifies Al which is not specified for GB/T 1591 Q460C.
Can GB/T 1591 Q460C Be Substituted With GB/T 1591 Q460MC?
GB/T 1591 Q460C and GB/T 1591 Q460MC overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 1591 Q460MC is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 1591 Q460C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between GB/T 1591 Q460C and GB/T 1591 Q460MC?
GB/T 1591 Q460C specifies B which is not specified for GB/T 1591 Q460MC. GB/T 1591 Q460MC specifies Al which is not specified for GB/T 1591 Q460C.
Can GB/T 1591 Q460C be substituted with GB/T 1591 Q460MC?
GB/T 1591 Q460C and GB/T 1591 Q460MC overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 1591 Q460MC is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 1591 Q460C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.