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GB/T 1591 Q500ME vs ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80

Minimal Match — 34.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 1591 Q500ME (GB/T 1591:2018) and ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 (ASTM A1008) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. GB/T 1591 Q500ME is typically used for general structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections), while ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 is commonly used for cold-rolled high-strength structural steel sheet, higher strength grade; automotive structural/reinforcement components, cold-formed high-strength parts. GB/T 1591 Q500ME is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 1591 Q500ME vs ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 is a 51.1% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 34.1%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 1591 Q500ME:
GOST 19281 09G2S AS/NZS 3679.1 300 CSA G40.21 300W AS/NZS 3679.1 350 CSA G40.21 480W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
Other Structural Steel Grades to Compare With GB/T 1591 Q500ME:
CSA G40.21 260W CSA G40.21 350W CSA G40.21 400A CSA G40.21 400W ASTM A283C ASTM A572 Gr.65
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
51.1%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
34.1%
Specifications
Property GB/T 1591 Q500ME ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80
Standard GB/T 1591:2018 ASTM A1008
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.18 <=0.25
Si (%) <=0.60 <=0.50
Mn (%) <=1.80 <=1.65
P (%) <=0.025 <=0.040
S (%) <=0.020 <=0.040
Nb (%) 0.01-0.11 Not specified
V (%) 0.01-0.12 Not specified
Ti (%) 0.006-0.05 Not specified
Cr (%) <=0.60 Not specified
Ni (%) <=0.80 Not specified
Cu (%) <=0.55 Not specified
Mo (%) <=0.20 Not specified
N (%) <=0.025 Not specified
B (%) <=0.004 Not specified
Al (%) >=0.015 Not specified
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 Q500ME ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80
Tensile Strength 610-770 MPa 570 MPa min
Yield Strength >=500 MPa 550 MPa min
Elongation >=17% 10% min
Condition Thermomechanical processed (TMCP), nominal thickness or diameter up to 16 mm (tensile strength: up to 40 mm) Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 1591 Q500ME
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80
Cold-rolled high-strength structural steel sheet, higher strength grade; automotive structural/reinforcement components, cold-formed high-strength parts
Key Differences
Can GB/T 1591 Q500ME Be Substituted With ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80?
GB/T 1591 Q500ME and ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
GB/T 1591 Q500ME
No active listings currently.
ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2500–3700 mm (98.43–145.67 in)
On M-EX Right Now
GB/T 1591 Q500ME
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ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80
2 active listings and RFQs →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 1591 Q500ME and ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80?
GB/T 1591 Q500ME specifies Nb, V, Ti, Cr which are not specified for ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80.
Can GB/T 1591 Q500ME be substituted with ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80?
GB/T 1591 Q500ME and ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 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.