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GB/T 1591 Q690MC vs GB/T 1591 Q550MC

Related Material — 68% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 1591 Q690MC (GB/T 1591:2018) and GB/T 1591 Q550MC (GB/T 1591:2018) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. GB/T 1591 Q690MC is typically used for general structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections), while GB/T 1591 Q550MC is commonly used for general structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections). GB/T 1591 Q690MC is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while GB/T 1591 Q550MC is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 1591 Q690MC vs GB/T 1591 Q550MC is a 98.3% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 7.4%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 68%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 1591 Q690MC:
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
98.3%
MECHANICAL MATCH
7.4%
OVERALL
68%
Specifications
Property GB/T 1591 Q690MC GB/T 1591 Q550MC
Standard GB/T 1591:2018 GB/T 1591:2018
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.18 <=0.18
Si (%) <=0.60 <=0.60
Mn (%) <=2.00 <=2.00
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.030 <=0.030
Nb (%) 0.01-0.11 0.01-0.11
V (%) 0.01-0.12 0.01-0.12
Ti (%) 0.006-0.05 0.006-0.05
Cr (%) <=1.00 <=0.80
Ni (%) <=0.80 <=0.80
Cu (%) <=0.80 <=0.80
Mo (%) <=0.30 <=0.30
N (%) <=0.015 <=0.015
B (%) <=0.004 <=0.004
Al (%) >=0.015 >=0.015
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 Q690MC GB/T 1591 Q550MC
Tensile Strength 770-940 MPa 670-830 MPa
Yield Strength >=690 MPa >=550 MPa
Elongation >=14% >=16%
Condition Thermomechanical processed (TMCP), nominal thickness or diameter up to 16 mm (tensile strength: up to 40 mm) Thermomechanical processed (TMCP), nominal thickness or diameter up to 16 mm (tensile strength: up to 40 mm)
Typical Applications
GB/T 1591 Q690MC
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
GB/T 1591 Q550MC
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
Can GB/T 1591 Q690MC Be Substituted With GB/T 1591 Q550MC?
GB/T 1591 Q690MC and GB/T 1591 Q550MC 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 1591 Q690MC and GB/T 1591 Q550MC?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can GB/T 1591 Q690MC be substituted with GB/T 1591 Q550MC?
GB/T 1591 Q690MC and GB/T 1591 Q550MC 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.