Q460C vs S460ML
These two grades are listed as equivalents of each other: their chemistry windows overlap and they serve the same applications. They are not always identical — check the differences below before substituting, especially in certified designs.
Q460C
Structural & HSLA Steel
Q460C is the 460 MPa class of GB/T 1591, the standard high-strength grade for landmark Chinese steel structures — it was the principal grade of the Beijing National Stadium. Quality C guarantees impact toughness at 0 °C.
Standards: DIN S460ML (near) · AISI A572 Gr.65 (near) · GB Q460C (GB/T 1591)
S460ML
Structural & HSLA Steel
S460ML is a thermomechanically rolled fine-grain steel to EN 10025-4 with a 460 MPa yield and impact toughness guaranteed to −50 °C. TMCP processing gives this strength at very low carbon, so weldability stays excellent for a 460-class steel.
Standards: DIN 1.8838 (S460ML) · AISI A572 Gr.65 (near) · GB Q460 class (near)
Chemical composition compared (%)
| Element | Q460C | S460ML |
|---|---|---|
| C | ≤0.20 | ≤0.16 |
| Si | ≤0.50 | ≤0.60 |
| Mn | ≤1.70 | ≤1.70 |
| P | ≤0.030 | ≤0.025 |
| S | ≤0.030 | ≤0.020 |
| Nb | 0.015–0.06 | ≤0.05 |
| V | 0.02–0.20 | ≤0.12 |
| Ni | — | ≤0.80 |
Properties compared
| Property | Q460C | S460ML |
|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | ≥460 MPa (≤16 mm) | ≥460 MPa (≤16 mm) |
| Tensile strength | 550–720 MPa | 500–660 MPa |
| Impact | C grade: 34 J at 0 °C | ML: 27 J at −50 °C |
| Density | 7.85 g/cm³ | 7.85 g/cm³ |
Sourcing either grade?
Nasteel stocks both families from Shenzhen with EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates by heat number.
Ask for a quotationSee full data sheets: Q460C · S460ML. Substitution decisions for certified parts stay with the design authority.