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IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR vs CSA G40.21 260W

Related Material — 64.4% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR (IS 2062 (Part 1):2025) and CSA G40.21 260W (CSA G40.21-13 (R2023)) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR is typically used for structural work: welded, bolted and riveted structures and general engineering purposes, while CSA G40.21 260W is commonly used for bridges, buildings, general structural fabrication, storage tanks, older infrastructure projects.. IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India, while CSA G40.21 260W is defined under Canadian Standards Association (CSA), originating from Canada.

As per chemical composition, IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR vs CSA G40.21 260W is a 96.7% match. As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 64.4%.

Frequently Compared With IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR:
CSA G40.21 400A CSA G40.21 400W CSA G40.21 480W ASTM A283C ASTM A572 Gr.65 GOST 19281 09G2S AS/NZS 3679.1 300 CSA G40.21 300W AS/NZS 3679.1 350 CSA G40.21 350W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
96.7%
MECHANICAL MATCH
0%
OVERALL
64.4%
Specifications
Property IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR CSA G40.21 260W
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 1.4
Si (%) <=0.50 max 0.4
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) E500BR CSA G40.21 260W
Tensile Strength >=580 MPa 410-590 MPa
Yield Strength 500 MPa (<=16mm) / 480 MPa (16-40mm) / 470 MPa (40-100mm) / 450 MPa (>100mm) 260 MPa min
Elongation >=15% (<=40mm) / >=15% (40-63mm) / >=15% (63-100mm) / >=15% (>100mm) Not specified
Impact Energy >=15 J at room temperature (optional) Not specified
Typical Applications
IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR
Structural work: welded, bolted and riveted structures and general engineering purposes
CSA G40.21 260W
Bridges, buildings, general structural fabrication, storage tanks, older infrastructure projects.
Key Differences
Can IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR Be Substituted With CSA G40.21 260W?
IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR and CSA G40.21 260W 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) E500BR
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CSA G40.21 260W
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Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 3400–4000 mm (133.86–157.48 in)
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IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR
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CSA G40.21 260W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR and CSA G40.21 260W?
IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR specifies CEV which is not specified for CSA G40.21 260W.
Can IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR be substituted with CSA G40.21 260W?
IS 2062 (Part 1) E500BR and CSA G40.21 260W 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.