S690Q, S690QL, and S690QL1 are high-strength, low-alloy (HSLA) structural steel grades commonly used in heavy construction and engineering applications where superior strength and toughness are required. These grades are known for their exceptional mechanical properties, making them suitable for projects demanding high-performance materials.
Key characteristics of S690Q/QL/QL1 steel grades include:

✅️ Ultra-High Yield Strength: These steel grades exhibit extremely high minimum yield strengths, with S690Q starting at 690 MPa, S690QL at 770 MPa, and S690QL1 at 890 MPa. This makes them ideal for load-bearing structures, such as bridges, cranes, and offshore platforms.
✅️ Low-Temperature Toughness: S690QL1 steel, in particular, is designed to maintain its high strength even at low temperatures, making it suitable for applications in Arctic or cold environments.
✅️ Fine-Grained Structure: These grades often have a fine-grained microstructure, which enhances their mechanical properties, including impact toughness and fatigue resistance.
✅️ Weldability: Despite their high strength, S690Q/QL/QL1 steel grades are known for their good weldability. However, special precautions and welding procedures may be required to ensure high-quality welded joints.
✅️ Versatility: These steel grades are versatile and find applications in a variety of industries, including construction, mining, and heavy machinery manufacturing. They are used for critical structural components, such as crane booms, pressure vessels, and support structures.
✅️ Compliance with Standards: S690Q/QL/QL1 steel complies with European standards (EN 10025-6), ensuring consistent quality and performance in demanding structural applications.
✅️ Quality Assurance: Manufacturers of these steel grades follow stringent quality control procedures to ensure the material's reliability and safety, especially in critical load-bearing applications.
In summary, S690Q/QL/QL1 steel grades are renowned for their exceptional strength and toughness, making them indispensable in construction and engineering projects where high-performance materials are required. Their ability to maintain structural integrity under heavy loads and adverse conditions contributes to the safety and reliability of various industrial and construction applications.
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FAQ
Q: What is the difference between S690QL and S690Q?
A: S690Q: Minimum impact toughness tested at -20°C (30J average). → Typical Use: Cranes in temperate climates, quarry equipment. S690QL: Certified for -40°C and below (≥40J impact toughness). → Critical Use: Arctic pipelines, offshore platforms, mining vehicles in Siberia.
Q: What is S690 grade steel?
A: S690 high yield & fine grain steel plate is a high strength, quenched and tempered fine-grain structural steel. Structural steel S690 is used in structures that must withstand very heavy loads. This grade is meant for structures where weight savings is important.
Q: What is S690QL material?
A: S690QL is a high strength quenched and tempered steel grade that complies to steel specification EN 10025. The designation S690QL refers to a minimum yield strength of 690 MPa.
Q: What is S690 steel?
A: S690 high yield & fine grain steel plate is a high strength, quenched and tempered fine-grain structural steel. Structural steel S690 is used in structures that must withstand very heavy loads. This grade is meant for structures where weight savings is important.
Q: What is the equivalent of S690 steel?
A: Equivalent grades to S690QL steel include ASTM A709-100 (USA), E690T and S690T (France), TStE690V and DILLIMAX 690 (Germany), WELDOX 700 (Sweden), and E690 (ISO). These equivalents are specific to different regional standards and manufacturers, but they all share similar high-strength, quenched and tempered properties.
Q: What material group is S690?
A: S690 QL is a high yield structural steel grade produced in compliance with EN 10025:6:2004. The material is heat treated using the quench and temper process and has good bending and welding properties.
| Grades Of Carbon and Low-alloy High-strength Steels Supplied By GNEE | |||||
| ASTM/ASME | ASTM A36/A36M | ASTM A36 | |||
| ASTM A283/A283M | ASTM A283 Grade A | ASTM A283 Grade B | ASTM A283 Grade C | ASTM A283 Grade D | |
| ASTM A514/A514M | ASTM A514 Grade A | ASTM A514 Grade B | ASTM A514 Grade C | ASTM A514 Grade E | |
| ASTM A514 Grade F | ASTM A514 Grade H | ASTM A514 Grade J | ASTM A514 Grade K | ||
| ASTM A514 Grade M | ASTM A514 Grade P | ASTM A514 Grade Q | ASTM A514 Grade R | ||
| ASTM A514 Grade S | ASTM A514 Grade T | ||||
| ASTM A572/A572M | ASTM A572 Grade 42 | ASTM A572 Grade 50 | ASTM A572 Grade 55 | ASTM A572 Grade 60 | |
| ASTM A572 Grade 65 | |||||
| ASTM A573/A573M | ASTM A573 Grade 58 | ASTM A573 Grade 65 | ASTM A573 Grade 70 | ||
| ASTM A588/A588M | ASTM A588 Grade A | ASTM A588 Grade B | ASTM A588 Grade C | ASTM A588 Grade K | |
| ASTM A633/A633M | ASTM A633 Grade A | ASTM A633 Grade C | ASTM A633 Grade D | ASTM A633 Grade E | |
| ASTM A656/A656M | ASTM A656 Grade 50 | ASTM A656 Grade 60 | ASTM A656 Grade 70 | ASTM A656 Grade 80 | |
| ASTM A709/A709M | ASTM A709 Grade 36 | ASTM A709 Grade 50 | ASTM A709 Grade 50S | ASTM A709 Grade 50W | |
| ASTM A709 Grade HPS 50W | ASTM A709 Grade HPS 70W | ASTM A709 Grade 100 | ASTM A709 Grade 100W | ||
| ASTM A709 Grade HPS 100W | |||||
| ASME SA36/SA36M | ASME SA36 | ||||
| ASME SA283/SA283M | ASME SA283 Grade A | ASME SA283 Grade B | ASME SA283 Grade C | ASME SA283 Grade D | |
| ASME SA514/SA514M | ASME SA514 Grade A | ASME SA514 Grade B | ASME SA514 Grade C | ASME SA514 Grade E | |
| ASME SA514 Grade F | ASME SA514 Grade H | ASME SA514 Grade J | ASME SA514 Grade K | ||
| ASME SA514 Grade M | ASME SA514 Grade P | ASME SA514 Grade Q | ASME SA514 Grade R | ||
| ASME SA514 Grade S | ASME SA514 Grade T | ||||
| ASME SA572/SA572M | ASME SA572 Grade 42 | ASME SA572 Grade 50 | ASME SA572 Grade 55 | ASME SA572 Grade 60 | |
| ASME SA572 Grade 65 | |||||
| ASME SA573/SA573M | ASME SA573 Grade 58 | ASME SA573 Grade 65 | ASME SA573 Grade 70 | ||
| ASME SA588/SA588M | ASME SA588 Grade A | ASME SA588 Grade B | ASME SA588 Grade C | ASME SA588 Grade K | |
| ASME SA633/SA633M | ASME SA633 Grade A | ASME SA633 Grade C | ASME SA633 Grade D | ASME SA633 Grade E | |
| ASME SA656/SA656M | ASME SA656 Grade 50 | ASME SA656 Grade 60 | ASME SA656 Grade 70 | ASME SA656 Grade 80 | |
| ASME SA709/SA709M | ASME SA709 Grade 36 | ASME SA709 Grade 50 | ASME SA709 Grade 50S | ASME SA709 Grade 50W | |
| ASME SA709 Grade HPS 50W | ASME SA709 Grade HPS 70W | ASME SA709 Grade 100 | ASME SA709 Grade 100W | ||
| ASME SA709 Grade HPS 100W | |||||
| EN10025 | EN10025-2 | EN10025-2 S235J0 | EN10025-2 S275J0 | EN10025-2 S355J0 | EN10025-2 S355K2 |
| EN10025-2 S235JR | EN10025-2 S275JR | EN10025-2 S355JR | EN10025-2 S420J0 | ||
| EN10025-2 S235J2 | EN10025-2 S275J2 | EN10025-2 S355J2 | |||
| EN10025-3 | EN10025-3 S275N | EN10025-3 S355N | EN10025-3 S420N | EN10025-3 S460N | |
| EN10025-3 S275NL | EN10025-3 S355NL | EN10025-3 S420NL | EN10025-3 S460NL | ||
| EN10025-4 | EN10025-4 S275M | EN10025-4 S355M | EN10025-4 S420M | EN10025-4 S460M | |
| EN10025-4 S275ML | EN10025-4 S355ML | EN10025-4 S420ML | EN10025-4 S460ML | ||
| EN10025-6 | EN10025-6 S460Q | EN10025-6 S460QL | EN10025-6 S460QL1 | EN10025-6 S500Q | |
| EN10025-6 S500QL | EN10025-6 S500QL1 | EN10025-6 S550Q | EN10025-6 S550QL | ||
| EN10025-6 S550QL1 | EN10025-6 S620Q | EN10025-6 S620QL | EN10025-6 S620QL1 | ||
| EN10025-6 S690Q | EN10025-6 S690QL | EN10025-6 S690Q1 | EN10025-6 S890Q | ||
| EN10025-6 S890QL | EN10025-6 S890QL1 | EN10025-6 S960Q | EN10025-6 S960QL | ||
| EN 10149 | EN 10149-2 | S315MC | S355MC | S420MC | S460MC |
| S500MC | S550MC | S600MC | S650MC | ||
| S700MC | S900MC | S960MC | |||
| JIS | JIS G3101 | JIS G3101 SS330 | JIS G3101 SS400 | JIS G3101 SS490 | JIS G3101 SS540 |
| JIS G3106 | JIS G3106 SM400A | JIS G3106 SM400B | JIS G3106 SM400C | JIS G3106 SM490A | |
| JIS G3106 SM490YA | JIS G3106 SM490B | JIS G3106 SM490YB | JIS G3106 SM490C | ||
| JIS G3106 SM520B | JIS G3106 SM520C | JIS G3106 SM570 | |||
| DIN | DIN 17100 | DIN17100 St52-3 | DIN17100 St37-2 | DIN17100 St37-3 | DIN17100 RSt37-2 |
| DIN17100 USt37-2 | |||||
| DIN 17102 | DIN17102 StE315 | DIN17102 EStE315 | DIN17102 TStE315 | DIN17102 WStE315 | |
| DIN17102 StE355 | DIN17102 EStE355 | DIN17102 TStE355 | DIN17102 WStE355 | ||
| DIN17102 StE380 | DIN17102 EStE380 | DIN17102 TStE380 | DIN17102 WStE380 | ||
| DIN17102 StE420 | DIN17102 EStE420 | DIN17102 TStE420 | DIN17102 WStE420 | ||
| DIN17102 StE460 | DIN17102 EStE460 | DIN17102 TStE460 | DIN17102 WStE460 | ||
| DIN17102 StE500 | DIN17102 EStE500 | DIN17102 TStE500 | DIN17102 WStE500 | ||
| DIN17102 EStE285 | |||||
| GB | GB/T700 | GB/T700 Q235A | GB/T700 Q235B | GB/T700 Q235C | GB/T700 Q235D |
| GB/T700 Q275 | |||||
| GB/T1591 | GB/T1591 Q345A | GB/T1591 Q390A | GB/T1591 Q420A | GB/T1591 Q420E | |
| GB/T1591 Q345B | GB/T1591 Q390B | GB/T1591 Q420B | GB/T1591 Q460C | ||
| GB/T1591 Q345C | GB/T1591 Q390C | GB/T1591 Q420C | GB/T1591 Q460D | ||
| GB/T1591 Q345D | GB/T1591 Q390D | GB/T1591 Q420D | GB/T1591 Q460E | ||
| GB/T1591 Q345E | GB/T1591 Q390E | ||||
| GB/T16270 | GB/T16270 Q550C | GB/T16270 Q550D | GB/T16270 Q550E | GB/T16270 Q550F | |
| GB/T16270 Q620C | GB/T16270 Q620D | GB/T16270 Q620E | GB/T16270 Q620F | ||
| GB/T16270 Q690C | GB/T16270 Q690D | GB/T16270 Q690E | GB/T16270 Q690F | ||
| GB/T16270 Q800C | GB/T16270 Q800D | GB/T16270 Q800E | GB/T16270 Q800F | ||
| GB/T16270 Q890C | GB/T16270 Q890D | GB/T16270 Q890E | GB/T16270 Q890F | ||
| GB/T16270 Q960C | GB/T16270 Q960D | GB/T16270 Q960E | GB/T16270 Q960F | ||
| GB/T16270 Q500 | |||||




