Related Material — 69.1% match
based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.
NF A35-551 XC10 (NF A35-551:1986) and GB/T 700 Q195 (GB/T 700:2006) 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 GB/T 700 Q195 is commonly used for hot rolled structural sheets, strips, sections and bars for welding, riveting and bolting engineering.
NF A35-551 XC10 is defined under Association Francaise de Normalisation (NF), originating from France, while GB/T 700 Q195 is defined under Guobiao Standards (GB/T), originating from China.
As per chemical composition, NF A35-551 XC10 vs GB/T 700 Q195 is a 89.1% match.
As per mechanical properties, the match is 29%.
Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.1%.
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
GB/T 700 Q195
Tensile Strength
320-420 MPa
315-430 MPa
Yield Strength
>=210 MPa
>=195 MPa
Elongation
>=28%
>=33%
Hardness
110-140 HB
Not specified
Condition
Not specified
Hot rolled, controlled rolled or normalized; yield up to 16 mm, elongation up to 40 mm (N/mm2 = MPa); Q195 yield is for reference only
Hot rolled structural sheets, strips, sections and bars for welding, riveting and bolting engineering
Can NF A35-551 XC10 Be Substituted With GB/T 700 Q195?
NF A35-551 XC10 and GB/T 700 Q195 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 NF A35-551 XC10 and GB/T 700 Q195?
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 GB/T 700 Q195?
NF A35-551 XC10 and GB/T 700 Q195 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.