Minimal Match — 35% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 700 Q235 (GB/T 700-2006) and CSA G40.21 350W (CSA G40.21-13 (R2023)) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
GB/T 700 Q235 is typically used for general structural fabrication, bridges, buildings, while CSA G40.21 350W is commonly used for used in buildings, bridges, cranes, transmission towers, heavy equipment, and structural fabrications..
GB/T 700 Q235 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while CSA G40.21 350W is defined under Canadian Standards Association (CSA), originating from Canada.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 700 Q235 vs CSA G40.21 350W is a 82.2% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a minimal match overall at 35%.
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 Q235
CSA G40.21 350W
Tensile Strength
375–500 MPa
450-620 MPa
Yield Strength
≥235 MPa
350 MPa min
Elongation
≥26%
20% min
Hardness
Not specified
135-180 HB
Typical Applications
GB/T 700 Q235
General structural fabrication, bridges, buildings
CSA G40.21 350W
Used in buildings, bridges, cranes, transmission towers, heavy equipment, and structural fabrications.
Can GB/T 700 Q235 Be Substituted With CSA G40.21 350W?
GB/T 700 Q235 and CSA G40.21 350W 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 Q235 and CSA G40.21 350W?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can GB/T 700 Q235 be substituted with CSA G40.21 350W?
GB/T 700 Q235 and CSA G40.21 350W 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.