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GB/T 700 Q235C vs EN 10025-2 S235J0

Strong Match — 91.1% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

GB/T 700 Q235C (GB/T 700:2006) and EN 10025-2 S235J0 (EN 10025-2:2019) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. GB/T 700 Q235C is typically used for hot rolled structural sheets, strips, sections and bars for welding, riveting and bolting engineering, while EN 10025-2 S235J0 is commonly used for used for structural beams, bridges, frames, plates, construction equipment, and welded structures.. GB/T 700 Q235C is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while EN 10025-2 S235J0 is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe.

As per chemical composition, GB/T 700 Q235C vs EN 10025-2 S235J0 is a 88.9% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 95.6%. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 91.1%.

Frequently Compared With GB/T 700 Q235C:
ASTM A283C CSA G40.21 260W CSA G40.21 300W AS/NZS 3679.1 350 CSA G40.21 350W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 GOST 19281 09G2S AS/NZS 3679.1 300 CSA G40.21 400A CSA G40.21 400W CSA G40.21 480W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
88.9%
MECHANICAL MATCH
95.6%
OVERALL
91.1%
Specifications
Property GB/T 700 Q235C EN 10025-2 S235J0
Standard GB/T 700:2006 EN 10025-2:2019
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.17 <=0.17
Si (%) <=0.35 Not specified
Mn (%) <=1.40 <=1.40
P (%) <=0.040 <=0.030
S (%) <=0.040 <=0.030
N (%) Not specified <=0.012
Cu (%) Not specified <=0.55
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 Q235C EN 10025-2 S235J0
Tensile Strength 370-500 MPa 360-510 MPa
Yield Strength >=235 MPa >=235 MPa
Elongation >=26% >=26%
Condition Hot rolled, controlled rolled or normalized; yield up to 16 mm, elongation up to 40 mm (N/mm2 = MPa) Nominal thickness up to 16 mm (tensile for 3 to 100 mm, elongation for 3 to 40 mm), longitudinal test pieces
Typical Applications
GB/T 700 Q235C
Hot rolled structural sheets, strips, sections and bars for welding, riveting and bolting engineering
EN 10025-2 S235J0
Used for structural beams, bridges, frames, plates, construction equipment, and welded structures.
Key Differences
Can GB/T 700 Q235C Be Substituted With EN 10025-2 S235J0?
GB/T 700 Q235C and EN 10025-2 S235J0 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10025-2 S235J0 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 700 Q235C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
GB/T 700 Q235C
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EN 10025-2 S235J0
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 3900–4400 mm (153.54–173.23 in)
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GB/T 700 Q235C
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EN 10025-2 S235J0
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GB/T 700 Q235C and EN 10025-2 S235J0?
GB/T 700 Q235C specifies Si which is not specified for EN 10025-2 S235J0. EN 10025-2 S235J0 specifies N, Cu which are not specified for GB/T 700 Q235C.
Can GB/T 700 Q235C be substituted with EN 10025-2 S235J0?
GB/T 700 Q235C and EN 10025-2 S235J0 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that EN 10025-2 S235J0 is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 700 Q235C in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.