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GB/T 1591 Q460ME vs GB/T 1591 Q460C

Strong Match — 88.5% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 1591 Q460ME (GB/T 1591:2018) and GB/T 1591 Q460C (GB/T 1591:2018) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. GB/T 1591 Q460ME is typically used for general structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections), while GB/T 1591 Q460C is commonly used for general structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections). GB/T 1591 Q460ME is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while GB/T 1591 Q460C is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 1591 Q460ME vs GB/T 1591 Q460C is a 84.1% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 97.2%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 88.5%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 1591 Q460ME:
GOST 19281 09G2S CSA G40.21 260W AS/NZS 3679.1 300 CSA G40.21 300W 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 ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 ASTM A283C
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
84.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
97.2%
OVERALL
88.5%
Specifications
Property GB/T 1591 Q460ME GB/T 1591 Q460C
Standard GB/T 1591:2018 GB/T 1591:2018
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.16 <=0.20
Si (%) <=0.60 <=0.55
Mn (%) <=1.70 <=1.80
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.020 <=0.030
Nb (%) 0.01-0.05 <=0.05
V (%) 0.01-0.12 <=0.13
Ti (%) 0.006-0.05 <=0.05
Cr (%) <=0.30 <=0.30
Ni (%) <=0.80 <=0.80
Cu (%) <=0.40 <=0.40
Mo (%) <=0.20 <=0.20
N (%) <=0.025 <=0.015
Al (%) >=0.015 Not specified
B (%) Not specified <=0.004
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 Q460ME GB/T 1591 Q460C
Tensile Strength 540-720 MPa 550-720 MPa
Yield Strength >=460 MPa >=460 MPa
Elongation >=17% Not specified
Condition Thermomechanical processed (TMCP), nominal thickness or diameter up to 16 mm (tensile strength: up to 40 mm) Hot-rolled (as-rolled), nominal thickness or diameter up to 16 mm for yield; tensile strength for up to 100 mm
Typical Applications
GB/T 1591 Q460ME
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
GB/T 1591 Q460C
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
Key Differences
Can GB/T 1591 Q460ME Be Substituted With GB/T 1591 Q460C?
GB/T 1591 Q460ME and GB/T 1591 Q460C overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 1591 Q460C is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 1591 Q460ME in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 1591 Q460ME and GB/T 1591 Q460C?
GB/T 1591 Q460ME specifies Al which is not specified for GB/T 1591 Q460C. GB/T 1591 Q460C specifies B which is not specified for GB/T 1591 Q460ME.
Can GB/T 1591 Q460ME be substituted with GB/T 1591 Q460C?
GB/T 1591 Q460ME and GB/T 1591 Q460C overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 1591 Q460C is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 1591 Q460ME in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.