Related Material — 56.9% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
JIS G3131 SPHC (JIS G 3131:2010) and CSA G40.21 350W (CSA G40.21-13 (R2023)) are both steel grades.
Both fall under the Structural Steel category.
JIS G3131 SPHC is typically used for used in automotive parts, welded tubes, drums, furniture, brackets, and sheet metal fabrications., while CSA G40.21 350W is commonly used for used in buildings, bridges, cranes, transmission towers, heavy equipment, and structural fabrications..
JIS G3131 SPHC is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while CSA G40.21 350W is defined under Canadian Standards Association (CSA), originating from Canada.
As per chemical composition, JIS G3131 SPHC vs CSA G40.21 350W is a 85.4% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 0%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 56.9%.
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property
JIS G3131 SPHC
CSA G40.21 350W
Tensile Strength
270-410 MPa
450-620 MPa
Yield Strength
205 MPa min
350 MPa min
Elongation
28% min
20% min
Hardness
95-130 HB
135-180 HB
Typical Applications
JIS G3131 SPHC
Used in automotive parts, welded tubes, drums, furniture, brackets, and sheet metal fabrications.
CSA G40.21 350W
Used in buildings, bridges, cranes, transmission towers, heavy equipment, and structural fabrications.
Key Differences
CSA G40.21 350W specifies Si which is not specified for JIS G3131 SPHC.
Can JIS G3131 SPHC Be Substituted With CSA G40.21 350W?
JIS G3131 SPHC 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 JIS G3131 SPHC and CSA G40.21 350W?
CSA G40.21 350W specifies Si which is not specified for JIS G3131 SPHC.
Can JIS G3131 SPHC be substituted with CSA G40.21 350W?
JIS G3131 SPHC 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.