Related Material — 66.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1591 Q500MD (GB/T 1591:2018) and GB/T 1591 Q460ND (GB/T 1591:2018) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
GB/T 1591 Q500MD is typically used for general structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections), while GB/T 1591 Q460ND is commonly used for general structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections).
GB/T 1591 Q500MD is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while GB/T 1591 Q460ND is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1591 Q500MD vs GB/T 1591 Q460ND is a 75.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 49.3%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 66.6%.
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 Q500MD
GB/T 1591 Q460ND
Tensile Strength
610-770 MPa
540-720 MPa
Yield Strength
>=500 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 Q500MD
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
GB/T 1591 Q460ND
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
Key Differences
GB/T 1591 Q500MD specifies B which is not specified for GB/T 1591 Q460ND.
Can GB/T 1591 Q500MD Be Substituted With GB/T 1591 Q460ND?
GB/T 1591 Q500MD and GB/T 1591 Q460ND 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 Q500MD and GB/T 1591 Q460ND?
GB/T 1591 Q500MD specifies B which is not specified for GB/T 1591 Q460ND.
Can GB/T 1591 Q500MD be substituted with GB/T 1591 Q460ND?
GB/T 1591 Q500MD and GB/T 1591 Q460ND 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.