Related Material — 66.8% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 700 Q215B (GB/T 700:2006) and ASTM A283C (ASTM A283) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
GB/T 700 Q215B is typically used for hot rolled structural sheets, strips, sections and bars for welding, riveting and bolting engineering, while ASTM A283C is commonly used for used for structural fabrication, storage tanks, buildings, bridges, machinery bases, and welded structures..
GB/T 700 Q215B is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while ASTM A283C is defined under ASTM International, originating from United States.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 700 Q215B vs ASTM A283C is a 93.7% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 13%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 66.8%.
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 Q215B
ASTM A283C
Tensile Strength
335-450 MPa
380-515 MPa
Yield Strength
>=215 MPa
205 MPa min
Elongation
>=31%
23-27%
Condition
Hot rolled, controlled rolled or normalized; yield up to 16 mm, elongation up to 40 mm (N/mm2 = MPa)
Not specified
Hardness
Not specified
120-170 HB
Typical Applications
GB/T 700 Q215B
Hot rolled structural sheets, strips, sections and bars for welding, riveting and bolting engineering
ASTM A283C
Used for structural fabrication, storage tanks, buildings, bridges, machinery bases, and welded structures.
Can GB/T 700 Q215B Be Substituted With ASTM A283C?
GB/T 700 Q215B and ASTM A283C 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 700 Q215B and ASTM A283C?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can GB/T 700 Q215B be substituted with ASTM A283C?
GB/T 700 Q215B and ASTM A283C 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.