Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Chemical Composition (%)
C
Si
Mn
P
S
<=0.17
<=0.35
<=1.40
<=0.040
<=0.040
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength
370-500 MPa
Yield Strength
>=235 MPa
Elongation
>=26%
Condition
Hot rolled, controlled rolled or normalized; yield up to 16 mm, elongation up to 40 mm (N/mm2 = MPa)
More data from GB/T 700:2006
From the standard
Yield strength by thickness or diameter6 thickness ranges
Thickness or diameter (mm)
Yield strength ReH, min (N/mm2 = MPa)
up to 16
235
over 16 to 40
225
over 40 to 60
215
over 60 to 100
215
over 100 to 150
195
over 150 to 200
185
Source: GB/T 700:2006, Table 2
Tensile strength1 range
Tensile strength Rm
370 to 500 MPa
Above 100 mm thickness the lower limit may be 20 N/mm2 lower; upper limit not a delivery term for wide strip.
Source: GB/T 700:2006, Table 2
Elongation by thickness or diameter5 thickness ranges
Thickness or diameter (mm)
Elongation A, min (%)
up to 40
26
over 40 to 60
25
over 60 to 100
24
over 100 to 150
22
over 150 to 200
21
Elongation may be 2 % lower (absolute) than the table value.
Source: GB/T 700:2006, Table 2
Impact test (V-notch)Charpy V-notch
Test temperature
0 deg C
Absorbed energy, longitudinal, min
27 J
Test applies to thickness 12 mm and over or diameter 16 mm and over.
Source: GB/T 700:2006, Table 2
Cold bend test 180 degB = 2a
Sample direction
Up to 60 mm, bend diameter d
Over 60 to 100 mm, bend diameter d
Longitudinal
a
2a
Transverse
1.5a
2.5a
a is the sample thickness or diameter; above 100 mm by negotiation.
Source: GB/T 700:2006, Table 3
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