Products Description
EN 10025-2 S235J2 grade is a structural grade steel with a minimum yield strength of 235 MPa which widely used in the engineering and construction industries.
EN 10025-2 S235J2W grade is a structural steel material with improved atmospheric corrosion resistance.
Difference in chemical composition
EN 10025-2 S235J2 steel plate chemical composition
Grade |
Chemical Composition |
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S235J2 |
The Element Max (%) |
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C |
Si |
Mn |
P |
S |
N |
Cu |
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≤16 |
>16≤40 |
>40 |
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0.19 |
0.19 |
0.19 |
- |
1.50 |
0.035 |
0.035 |
- |
0.60 |
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EN 10025-5 S235J2W steel chemical composition (%)
EN 10025-5 |
Number |
C max. |
Si max. |
Mn |
P |
S max. |
N max. |
Cr |
Cu |
|
S235J2W |
1.8961 |
0.13 |
0.40 |
0.20 - 0.60 |
max. 0.035 |
0.030 |
– |
0.40 - 0.80 |
0.25-0.55 |
Difference in mechanical properties
EN 10025-2 S235J2 steel plate mechanical properties
Grade |
Mechanical Property |
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S235J2 |
Yield Strength |
Tensile Strength |
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≤16 |
>16 |
>40 |
>63 |
>80 |
>100 |
>150 |
>200 |
>250 |
<3 |
≥ |
>100 |
>150 |
>250 |
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|
235 |
225 |
215 |
215 |
215 |
195 |
185 |
175 |
165 |
360-510 |
360-510 |
350-500 |
340-490 |
330-480 |
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EN 10025-5 S235J2W steel plate mechanical properties
Grade |
Min. Yield Strength Reh MPa |
Tensile Strength Rm MPa |
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Nominal Thickness (mm) |
Nominal Thickness (mm) |
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≤16 |
>16 ≤40 |
>40 ≤63 |
>63 ≤80 |
>80 ≤100 |
>100 ≤150 |
<3 |
>3 ≤100 |
>100 ≤150 |
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S235J2W |
235 |
225 |
215 |
215 |
215 |
195 |
360-510 |
360-510 |
350-500 |
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Products Applications
S235J2 steel is widely used for building structures, bridge beams and columns, machinery supports, and general engineering components. It is most suitable for indoor applications or environments where protective coatings are applied.
In contrast, S235J2W is commonly used for outdoor structures that require both durability and aesthetic appeal, such as building façades, bridge railings, outdoor sculptures, shipping containers, and port facilities.
S235J2 is a conventional structural steel that is economical, easily weldable, and suitable for general load-bearing applications. S235J2W, on the other hand, is a weathering steel with a naturally forming protective rust layer, capable of long-term outdoor use. Its mechanical properties are similar to S235J2, but it offers superior corrosion resistance.
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FAQ
Q: What is S235J2 material equivalent to?
A: EN10025 S235J2 is a carbon steel grade with good structural properties. Some common equivalent materials for EN10025 S235J2 carbon steel plate include: ASTM A36: A widely used structural steel in the U.S. that has similar properties in terms of tensile strength and yield strength.
Q: What is S235J2W steel application?
A: As steel with improved atmosphere corrosion resistance, S235J2W steel has a wide range of applications, architecture, smokestacks, freight wagons, silos, pylons, bridges etc.







