NF A35-551 XC10 vs AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450

Strong Match — 86% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

NF A35-551 XC10 (NF A35-551:1986) and AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 (AS/NZS 3678:2016) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Structural Steel category. NF A35-551 XC10 is typically used for fabricated parts, cold formed components, tubes, structural parts, bolts, nuts, welded assemblies, while AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 is commonly used for heavy cranes, offshore platforms, pressure vessels, structural members in high-rise construction, mining equipment.. NF A35-551 XC10 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France, while AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 is defined under Australian/New Zealand Standard (AS/NZS), originating from Australia/New Zealand.

As per chemical composition, NF A35-551 XC10 vs AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 is a 86% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 86%.

Frequently Compared With NF A35-551 XC10:
CSA G40.21 400W CSA G40.21 350W CSA G40.21 260W GOST 19281 09G2S AS/NZS 3679.1 350 CSA G40.21 480W ASTM A1008 SS Grade 80 CSA G40.21 300W CSA G40.21 400A ASTM A1008 SS Grade 50 AS/NZS 3679.1 300 ASTM A283C
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
86%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
86%
Specifications
Property NF A35-551 XC10 AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450
Standard NF A35-551:1986 AS/NZS 3678:2016
Category Structural Steel Structural Steel
C (%) 0.08-0.13 max 0.2
Si (%) <=0.35 max 0.55
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 max 1.6
S (%) <=0.035 max 0.03
P (%) <=0.035 max 0.03
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property NF A35-551 XC10 AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450
Tensile Strength 320-420 MPa Not specified
Yield Strength >=210 MPa Not specified
Elongation >=28% Not specified
Hardness 110-140 HB Not specified
Typical Applications
NF A35-551 XC10
fabricated parts, cold formed components, tubes, structural parts, bolts, nuts, welded assemblies
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450
Heavy cranes, offshore platforms, pressure vessels, structural members in high-rise construction, mining equipment.
Can NF A35-551 XC10 Be Substituted With AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450?
NF A35-551 XC10 and AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-551 XC10 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
Forms & Sizes Available on M-EX
NF A35-551 XC10
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2500–2900 mm (98.43–114.17 in)
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450
Plate → (2 listings)
Thickness: 10–10 mm (0.39–0.39 in)
Width: 1500–1500 mm (59.06–59.06 in)
Length: 2500–4200 mm (98.43–165.35 in)
On M-EX Right Now
NF A35-551 XC10
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AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between NF A35-551 XC10 and AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can NF A35-551 XC10 be substituted with AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450?
NF A35-551 XC10 and AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 is often considered as a substitute for NF A35-551 XC10 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.