Strong Match — 98.3% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
GB/T 700 Q235B (GB/T 700:2006) and GB/T 700 Q235D (GB/T 700:2006) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
GB/T 700 Q235B is typically used for structural steelwork, fabricated components, machinery parts, storage tanks, pipes, while GB/T 700 Q235D is commonly used for hot rolled structural sheets, strips, sections and bars for welding, riveting and bolting engineering.
GB/T 700 Q235B is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China, while GB/T 700 Q235D is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, GB/T 700 Q235B vs GB/T 700 Q235D is a 97.4% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 100%.
Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 98.3%.
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 Q235B
GB/T 700 Q235D
Tensile Strength
370-500 MPa
370-500 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)
Hot rolled, controlled rolled or normalized; yield up to 16 mm, elongation up to 40 mm (N/mm2 = MPa)
Hot rolled structural sheets, strips, sections and bars for welding, riveting and bolting engineering
Can GB/T 700 Q235B Be Substituted With GB/T 700 Q235D?
GB/T 700 Q235B and GB/T 700 Q235D overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 700 Q235D is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 700 Q235B in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
What is the difference between GB/T 700 Q235B and GB/T 700 Q235D?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can GB/T 700 Q235B be substituted with GB/T 700 Q235D?
GB/T 700 Q235B and GB/T 700 Q235D overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that GB/T 700 Q235D is often considered as a substitute for GB/T 700 Q235B in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.