Minimal Match — 29.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1591 Q690MD (GB/T 1591:2018) and GOST 19281 09G2S (GOST 19281-2014) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
GB/T 1591 Q690MD is typically used for general structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections), while GOST 19281 09G2S is commonly used for used for bridges, pressure vessels, pipelines, structural frames, and heavy equipment components..
GB/T 1591 Q690MD is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T) (China).
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1591 Q690MD vs GOST 19281 09G2S is a 44.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 29.9%.
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 Q690MD
GOST 19281 09G2S
Tensile Strength
770-940 MPa
490-640 MPa
Yield Strength
>=690 MPa
345 MPa min
Elongation
>=14%
21% min
Condition
Thermomechanical processed (TMCP), nominal thickness or diameter up to 16 mm (tensile strength: up to 40 mm)
Not specified
Hardness
Not specified
140-190 HB
Typical Applications
GB/T 1591 Q690MD
General structure for engineering (plates, strips, bars and sections)
GOST 19281 09G2S
Used for bridges, pressure vessels, pipelines, structural frames, and heavy equipment components.
Key Differences
GB/T 1591 Q690MD specifies Nb, V, Ti, Mo which are not specified for GOST 19281 09G2S.
Can GB/T 1591 Q690MD Be Substituted With GOST 19281 09G2S?
GB/T 1591 Q690MD and GOST 19281 09G2S 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 Q690MD and GOST 19281 09G2S?
GB/T 1591 Q690MD specifies Nb, V, Ti, Mo which are not specified for GOST 19281 09G2S.
Can GB/T 1591 Q690MD be substituted with GOST 19281 09G2S?
GB/T 1591 Q690MD and GOST 19281 09G2S 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.