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Q355 Steel: Q355B Q355C Q355D Properties & Equivalent

Q355 Steel Overview

 

Q355 steel is a Chinese low-alloy high-strength structural steel that comes in different grades, such as Q355B, Q355C, and Q355D. These variations offer different properties suited for various applications in construction and engineering.

 

Properties of Q355B, Q355C, Q355D

 

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  • Yield Strength: ≥ 355 MPa
  • Tensile Strength: 470-630 MPa
  • Elongation: ≥ 22%
  • Impact Test Temperature: 0°C

 

Q355C

  • Yield Strength: ≥ 345 MPa
  • Tensile Strength: 490-630 MPa
  • Elongation: ≥ 22%
  • Impact Test Temperature: 0°C

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Q355D

  • Yield Strength: ≥ 335 MPa
  • Tensile Strength: 470-630 MPa
  • Elongation: ≥ 21%
  • Impact Test Temperature: -20°C

 

Equivalent Grades

 

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Equivalent to Q355B

  • ASTM A572 Grade 50
  • DIN St52-3
  • EN S355JR

 

Equivalent to Q355C

  • ASTM A572 Grade 65
  • DIN St52-3N
  • EN S355J0

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Equivalent to Q355D

  • ASTM A572 Grade 60
  • DIN St52-3U
  • EN S355J2

 

Applications

 

Q355 steel grades are commonly used in construction, bridges, buildings, machinery, and other structural applications requiring high-strength components.

These grades offer good weldability, machinability, and corrosion resistance in various environments.

 

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FAQ

Q: What is material grade Q355B?

A: The Q355B equivalent ASTM material
ASTM A572 Grade 50 is a structural steel with high strength and low alloy content that is widely utilized in structural applications. Both Q355B and ASTM A572 Grade 50 have a minimum yield strength of 355 MPa (50 ksi) and possess similar mechanical properties.

Q: What is the difference between Q345 and Q355B?

A: Q345B and Q355B are two different steels, and their main differences are as follows: Different properties: Q345 is a low-alloy steel, while Q355 is a low-alloy, high-strength structural steel widely used in bridges, vehicles, ships, buildings, pressure vessels, special equipment, and other fields.

Q: What is the difference between A36 and Q355B?

A: A36 and Q355B are both structural steel grades, but A36 is an older American standard (ASTM A36) while Q355B is a newer Chinese standard. Q355B generally offers higher strength and potentially better performance in some applications, particularly where higher yield strength is needed.

Q: What is the Indian standard equivalent of Q355B?

A: India: IS 2062 E350 or IS 8500 FE 570 are Indian standards that can be considered as equivalents to Q355B, commonly used in structural applications in India.

Q: What is the European equivalent of Q355B steel?

A: S355JR steels from European British steel standard BS EN10025-2 low alloy high strength steels. These two steel materials Q355B and S355JR are totally equivalent in chemical composition and mechincal properties from the following comparasion data table.

Q: What is the difference between Q355B and Q235B?

A: Different chemical compositions: Q235B has carbon (C) ≤ 0.22%, manganese (Mn) ≤ 1.4%, silicon (Si) ≤ 0.35%, phosphorus (P) ≤ 0.045%, and sulfur (S) ≤ 0.045%, while Q355B has carbon (C) ≤ 0.20%, manganese (Mn) ≤ 1.70%, silicon (Si) ≤ 0.50%, phosphorus (P) ≤ 0.030%, and sulfur (S) ≤ 0.030%.

Q: What is Q355B equivalent to JIS material?

A: Q355 Equivalent Materials
Q355 can be replaced with equivalent materials, including A572 Grade 50 USA ASTM, Q355 China GB/T, and SPFC 590 Vietnam/Japanese JIS.

 

Other steel plate
Name Material Specification (mm) Tons Remark
Low Alloy Q345A, Q345B, Q345C, Q345D, Q345E, Q390, Q420, Q460C, ST52-3, S355J2+N, SS400, SA302GrC, S275NL, 35CrMo 6 - 350 5788.56 Normalizing, tempered ,controlled rolling, hot rolling , Hot rolling,1st inspection, 2nd inspection, 3rd inspection
Pressure Vessel Plate Q245R, Q345R, Q370R, 16MnDR, 09MnNiDR, 15CrMoR, 14Cr1MoR, 12Cr2Mo1R, SA516Gr60, SA516Gr70, SA516Gr485, SA285, SA387Gr11, SA387Gr12, SA387Gr22, P265,P295,P355GH,Q245R(R-HIC),Q345R(R-HIC) 3 - 300 8650 Normalizing, tempered ,controlled rolling, hot rolling , Hot rolling,1st inspection, 2nd inspection, 3rd inspection
High-Strength Plate WH785D/E,Q960D/E, Q890D/E,WH60D/E,WH70B,Q550D,Q590D,Q690D/E 8 - 120 3086.352 Quenched and tempered
Wear-Resistant Plate NM360, NM400, NM450, NM500 6 - 150 3866.297 Quenched and tempered
Bridge Plate Q235qC, Q345qC, Q370qC, Q420qC, Q345qDNH, Q370qDNH, A709 - 50F - 2, A709 - 50T - 2 8 - 200 2853.621 Hot rolling, normalized ,hot rolling controlled rolling, quenched and tempered + toughness and brittleness

 

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