What are the differences between S235J2 steel and S235J2W structural steel Sheet?

Oct 27, 2025 Leave a message

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

S235J2

The Element Max (%)

C

Si

Mn

P

S

N

Cu

≤16

>16≤40

>40

0.19

0.19

0.19

-

1.50

0.035

0.035

-

0.60

 

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

S235J2

Yield Strength
mm
Min Mpa

Tensile Strength
mm
Min Mpa

≤16

>16

40

>40

63

>63

80

>80

100

>100

150

>150

200

>200

250

>250

400

<3


3

100

>100

150

>150

250

>250

400

235

225

215

215

215

195

185

175

165

360-510

360-510

350-500

340-490

330-480

 

EN 10025-5 S235J2W steel plate mechanical properties


Grade

Min. Yield Strength Reh MPa

Tensile Strength Rm MPa

Nominal Thickness (mm)

Nominal Thickness (mm)

≤16

>16 ≤40

>40 ≤63

>63 ≤80

>80 ≤100

>100 ≤150

<3

>3 ≤100

>100 ≤150

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.