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IS 2062 (Part 1) E500A vs CSA G40.21 400W

Related Material — 65.6% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 2062 (Part 1) E500A (IS 2062 (Part 1):2025) and CSA G40.21 400W (CSA G40.21-13 (R2023)) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. IS 2062 (Part 1) E500A is typically used for structural work: welded, bolted and riveted structures and general engineering purposes, while CSA G40.21 400W is commonly used for heavy structural fabrication, bridges, offshore platforms, cranes, pressure vessels, mining equipment.. IS 2062 (Part 1) E500A is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while CSA G40.21 400W is defined under Canadian Standards Association (CSA), originating from Canada.

As per chemical composition, IS 2062 (Part 1) E500A vs CSA G40.21 400W is a 98.5% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 65.6%.

Frequently Compared With IS 2062 (Part 1) E500A:
ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 ASTM A283C ASTM A572 Gr.65 GOST 19281 09G2S CSA G40.21 260W AS/NZS 3679.1 300 CSA G40.21 400A CSA G40.21 480W CSA G40.21 300W AS/NZS 3679.1 350 CSA G40.21 350W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
98.5%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
65.6%
Specifications
Property IS 2062 (Part 1) E500A CSA G40.21 400W
Standard IS 2062 (Part 1):2025 CSA G40.21-13 (R2023)
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) <=0.22 max 0.23
Mn (%) <=1.70 max 1.6
Si (%) <=0.50 max 0.5
S (%) <=0.030 max 0.035
P (%) <=0.030 max 0.035
CEV (%) <=0.53 Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property IS 2062 (Part 1) E500A CSA G40.21 400W
Tensile Strength >=580 MPa 520-690 MPa
Yield Strength 500 MPa (<=16mm) / 480 MPa (16-40mm) / 470 MPa (40-100mm) / 450 MPa (>100mm) 400 MPa min
Elongation >=15% (<=40mm) / >=15% (40-63mm) / >=15% (63-100mm) / >=15% (>100mm) Not specified
Impact not required Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 2062 (Part 1) E500A
Structural work: welded, bolted and riveted structures and general engineering purposes
CSA G40.21 400W
Heavy structural fabrication, bridges, offshore platforms, cranes, pressure vessels, mining equipment.
Key Differences
Can IS 2062 (Part 1) E500A Be Substituted With CSA G40.21 400W?
IS 2062 (Part 1) E500A and CSA G40.21 400W 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.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
IS 2062 (Part 1) E500A
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CSA G40.21 400W
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Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2500–5200 mm (98.43–204.72 in)
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IS 2062 (Part 1) E500A
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CSA G40.21 400W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 2062 (Part 1) E500A and CSA G40.21 400W?
IS 2062 (Part 1) E500A specifies CEV which is not specified for CSA G40.21 400W.
Can IS 2062 (Part 1) E500A be substituted with CSA G40.21 400W?
IS 2062 (Part 1) E500A and CSA G40.21 400W 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.