Strong Match — 90.4% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1591 Q460ME (GB/T 1591:2018) and GB/T 1591 Q460NC (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 Q460NC 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 Q460NC is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1591 Q460ME vs GB/T 1591 Q460NC is a 85.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 90.4%.
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 Q460NC
Tensile Strength
540-720 MPa
540-720 MPa
Yield Strength
>=460 MPa
>=460 MPa
Elongation
>=17%
>=17%
Condition
Thermomechanical processed (TMCP), nominal thickness or diameter up to 16 mm (tensile strength: up to 40 mm)
Normalized or normalizing rolled, nominal thickness or diameter up to 16 mm (tensile strength: up to 100 mm)
Typical Applications
GB/T 1591 Q460ME
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
GB/T 1591 Q460NC
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
Can GB/T 1591 Q460ME Be Substituted With GB/T 1591 Q460NC?
GB/T 1591 Q460ME and GB/T 1591 Q460NC overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 1591 Q460NC 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.
What is the difference between GB/T 1591 Q460ME and GB/T 1591 Q460NC?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can GB/T 1591 Q460ME be substituted with GB/T 1591 Q460NC?
GB/T 1591 Q460ME and GB/T 1591 Q460NC overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 1591 Q460NC 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.