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GB/T 700 Q215A vs CSA G40.21 400A

Related Material — 60.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 700 Q215A (GB/T 700:2006) and CSA G40.21 400A (CSA G40.21-13 (R2023)) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. GB/T 700 Q215A is typically used for hot rolled structural sheets, strips, sections and bars for welding, riveting and bolting engineering, while CSA G40.21 400A is commonly used for atmospheric corrosion-resistant (weathering) structural steel; exposed bridge girders and structural members where high strength and weathering resistance are both needed. GB/T 700 Q215A is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while CSA G40.21 400A is defined under Canadian Standards Association (CSA), originating from Canada.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 700 Q215A vs CSA G40.21 400A is a 90.5% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 60.4%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 700 Q215A:
GOST 19281 09G2S ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 ASTM A572 Gr.65 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 400W CSA G40.21 480W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 ASTM A283C
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
90.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
60.4%
Specifications
Property GB/T 700 Q215A CSA G40.21 400A
Standard GB/T 700:2006 CSA G40.21-13 (R2023)
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.15 <=0.23
Si (%) <=0.35 <=0.40
Mn (%) <=1.20 <=1.60
P (%) <=0.045 <=0.035
S (%) <=0.050 <=0.035
Cu (%) Not specified 0.20-0.40
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 700 Q215A CSA G40.21 400A
Tensile Strength 335-450 MPa 520-670 MPa
Yield Strength >=215 MPa 400 MPa min
Elongation >=31% 17% min
Condition Hot rolled, controlled rolled or normalized; yield up to 16 mm, elongation up to 40 mm (N/mm2 = MPa) Not specified
Impact Not specified 27J at 0°C
Typical Applications
GB/T 700 Q215A
Hot rolled structural sheets, strips, sections and bars for welding, riveting and bolting engineering
CSA G40.21 400A
Atmospheric corrosion-resistant (weathering) structural steel; exposed bridge girders and structural members where high strength and weathering resistance are both needed
Key Differences
Can GB/T 700 Q215A Be Substituted With CSA G40.21 400A?
GB/T 700 Q215A and CSA G40.21 400A 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 700 Q215A
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CSA G40.21 400A
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Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2800–4200 mm (110.24–165.35 in)
On M-EX Right Now
GB/T 700 Q215A
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CSA G40.21 400A
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 700 Q215A and CSA G40.21 400A?
CSA G40.21 400A specifies Cu which is not specified for GB/T 700 Q215A.
Can GB/T 700 Q215A be substituted with CSA G40.21 400A?
GB/T 700 Q215A and CSA G40.21 400A 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.