Close Alternative — 84.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 1591 Q345B (GB/T 1591-2018) and AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 (AS/NZS 3678:2016) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
GB/T 1591 Q345B is typically used for bridges, construction equipment, cranes, heavy structures, pressure vessels, machinery, while AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 is commonly used for heavy cranes, offshore platforms, pressure vessels, structural members in high-rise construction, mining equipment..
GB/T 1591 Q345B is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 1591 Q345B vs AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 is a 84.9% match.
Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 84.9%.
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 Q345B
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450
Tensile Strength
470-630 MPa
Not specified
Yield Strength
>=345 MPa
Not specified
Elongation
>=21%
Not specified
Impact Energy
>=34 J
Not specified
Typical Applications
GB/T 1591 Q345B
bridges, construction equipment, cranes, heavy structures, pressure vessels, machinery
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450
Heavy cranes, offshore platforms, pressure vessels, structural members in high-rise construction, mining equipment.
Key Differences
GB/T 1591 Q345B specifies V, Nb, Ti which are not specified for AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450.
Can GB/T 1591 Q345B Be Substituted With AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450?
GB/T 1591 Q345B and AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between GB/T 1591 Q345B and AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450?
GB/T 1591 Q345B specifies V, Nb, Ti which are not specified for AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450.
Can GB/T 1591 Q345B be substituted with AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450?
GB/T 1591 Q345B and AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.