Close Alternative — 73.6% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
JIS G3131 SPHC (JIS G 3131:2010) and NF A35-551 XC10 (NF A35-551:1986) 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 NF A35-551 XC10 is commonly used for fabricated parts, cold formed components, tubes, structural parts, bolts, nuts, welded assemblies.
JIS G3131 SPHC is defined under Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), originating from Japan, while NF A35-551 XC10 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France.
As per chemical composition, JIS G3131 SPHC vs NF A35-551 XC10 is a 84.8% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 51.1%.
Combined, this makes them a close alternative overall at 73.6%.
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
NF A35-551 XC10
Tensile Strength
270-410 MPa
320-420 MPa
Yield Strength
205 MPa min
>=210 MPa
Elongation
28% min
>=28%
Hardness
95-130 HB
110-140 HB
Typical Applications
JIS G3131 SPHC
Used in automotive parts, welded tubes, drums, furniture, brackets, and sheet metal fabrications.
NF A35-551 XC10 specifies Si which is not specified for JIS G3131 SPHC.
Can JIS G3131 SPHC Be Substituted With NF A35-551 XC10?
JIS G3131 SPHC and NF A35-551 XC10 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.
What is the difference between JIS G3131 SPHC and NF A35-551 XC10?
NF A35-551 XC10 specifies Si which is not specified for JIS G3131 SPHC.
Can JIS G3131 SPHC be substituted with NF A35-551 XC10?
JIS G3131 SPHC and NF A35-551 XC10 are a close alternative rather than a direct substitute. Some properties overlap well, but check the specific chemistry and mechanical rows above against your application's requirements before treating them as interchangeable.