Q355C steel plate standard GB/T 1591-2018

Q355C steel plate is a type of low-alloy high-strength structural steel defined in the Chinese national standard GB/T 1591-2018 "High Strength Low Alloy Structural Steels." It has a yield strength of 355 MPa, good weldability, and processability, and is widely used in machinery manufacturing, construction, bridges, ships, and other fields. The "C" in Q355C represents the quality grade of the material, which is typically related to the impact test temperature.

In the European standard (EN 10025-2), the materials corresponding to Q355C steel plate are the S355 series, specifically S355J2W, S355J0W, S355J2G3, and S355K2G3, among others. These materials also have a yield strength of approximately 355 MPa. The naming convention for the S355 series differs from Q355C, where "S" stands for structural steel, "355" indicates a yield strength of 355 MPa, and the following letters and numbers denote different impact test temperatures and performance grades.

Specifically, the differences between Q355C steel plate and the European standard S355 series steel mainly manifest in the following aspects:

1. Chemical Composition: Although the basic chemical compositions are similar, there may be differences in the content of some trace elements. For example, the European standard may impose stricter requirements on the content of certain alloying elements.

2. Mechanical Properties: The yield strength and tensile strength of Q355C and S355 series steels are similar, but there may be slight differences in impact performance, elongation, and other indicators.

3. Quality Grade: Q355C steel plate has clear quality grade classifications, while the S355 series uses different suffixes to indicate various impact test temperatures and performance grades.

4. Application Fields: Although both are widely used in structural engineering, certain specific European engineering projects may prefer products that comply with EN standards.

5. Standard Systems: Chinese national standards and European standards may differ in testing methods and acceptance criteria, which could affect material selection and application.

6. Market and Certification: In international trade, using S355 series steels that comply with European standards may be more readily accepted and certified in certain markets.

7. Production and Procurement: Due to differences in standards, the production processes for Q355C steel plate and S355 series steels may vary, which could also impact material procurement and costs.

Overall, although Q355C steel plate and the European standard S355 series steels share similar performance in many aspects, there are certain differences in chemical composition, performance grades, application specifications, and more. In practical applications, engineers and procurement personnel need to select the appropriate material based on specific engineering requirements and standards.