S690QL and A709 Grade 100 are high-strength steel grades considered equivalent by some standards, though S690QL is specified under European norms (EN 10025-6) and A709 Grade 100 under American (ASTM) standards. The main difference lies in their specific standards, but both are quenched and tempered steels designed for high-stress applications. S690QL's "L" designation specifically indicates it meets low-temperature impact testing requirements, a factor that may lead to tighter impurity limits compared to general equivalent grades.
S690QL high-strength steel
Product information
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.
The combination of good availability and pricing and high strength combined with ease of fabrication has made S690QL steel plate a popular grade for both mobile applications such as cranes and lifting equipment and fixed steel structures. The high strength nature of this steel means that structures can be designed lighter and for mobile application this means increase in payload and operational efficiency.
Chemical composition & Mechanical property
| Typical chemical composition of S690QL % Max | ||||||||||||||
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C |
SI |
Mn |
P |
S |
N |
B | Cr | Cu | Mo | Nb | Ni | Ti | V | Zr |
| 0.2 | 0.80 | 1.70 | 0.025 | 0.015 | 0.015 | 0.005 | 1.50 | 0.50 | 0.70 | 0.06 | 2.0 | 0.05 | 0.12 | 0.15 |
| Mechanical Properties of S690QL | |||||||||||
| Designation | Mechanical Properties (ambient temperature) | ||||||||||
| Steel Name | Steel Number | Min. Yield Strength ReH MPa | Tensile Strength Rm MPa | Min. & elongation after fracture | |||||||
| Nominal thickness (mm) | Nominal thickness (mm) | ||||||||||
| >3 <50 | >50 <100 | >100 <150 | >3 <50 | >50 <100 | >100 <150 | ||||||
| S690QL | 1.8931 | 690 | 650 | 630 | 770/940 | 760/930 | 710/900 | 14 | |||
| V notch impact testing | |||||
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Grade |
Sample Orientation |
at 0°C |
at -20°C |
at -40°C |
at -60°C |
| S690QL | Longitudinal | 50J | 40J | 30J | |
| S690QL | Transverse | 35J | 30J | 27J | |
A709 Grade 100
Product information
A709Gr100,A709Gr.100,A709 Grade 100,A709 Gr 100,Grade A709Gr100,A709 Grade 100 steel
Adopt standard: ASTM A709/A709M-07
Gnee steel grade: A709 Gr.36, A709 Gr.50, A709 Gr.50W, A709 Gr.HPS50W/HPS70W, A709 Gr.100/100W,A709 Grade 36,A709 Grade 50,A709 Grade 50S,A709 Grade 50W,A709 Grade HPS50W,A709 Grade HPS70W,A709 Grade 100,A709 Grade 100W,A709 Grade HPS100W.
A709 Grade 100 steel plate
A709 Grade 100 steel grade is a high strength low alloy structural carbon steel used in building bridge projects.
Gnee steel supply A709 Gr.100 many years in China mainland bridge projects. We also have many stock sizes in A709 Gr.100 for urgent need to our customers. Now, we are enlarging our oversea steel market in A709 Gr.100 steel plates.
A709 Grade 100 Chemical composition Heat analysis
| Note 1:". . ."mean that no requirement A709 Grade 100[690],Grade 100W[690W] Note 2,Type A,B,C,E,F,H,J,M,P,Q with A 514/A 514M A,B,C,E,F,H,J,M,P,Q steel grade the same |
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| Max Thick in[mm] |
Type A,% | Type B,% | Type C,% | Type EA ,% | Type FA ,% | Type H,% | Type J,% | Type M,% | Type PA ,% | Type QA ,% |
| 1.25[32] | 1.25[32] | 11⁄4[32] | 4[100] | 2.5[65] | 2[50] | 1.25[32] | 2[50] | 4[100] | 4[100] | |
| C | 0.15–0.21 | 0.12–0.21 | 0.10–0.20 | 0.12–0.20 | 0.10–0.20 | 0.12–0.21 | 0.12–0.21 | 0.12–0.21 | 0.12–0.21 | 0.14–0.21 |
| Mn | 0.80–1.10 | 0.70–1.00 | 1.10–1.50 | 0.40–0.70 | 0.60–1.00 | 0.95–1.30 | 0.45–0.70 | 0.45–0.70 | 0.45–0.70 | 0.95–1.30 |
| P,max | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 |
| S, max | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 | 0.035 |
| Si | 0.40–0.80 | 0.20–0.35 | 0.15–0.30 | 0.20–0.40 | 0.15–0.35 | 0.20–0.35 | 0.20–0.35 | 0.20–0.35 | 0.20–0.35 | 0.15–0.35 |
| Ni | ... | ... | ... | ... | 0.70–1.00 | 0.30–0.70 | ... | 1.20–1.50 | 1.20–1.50 | 1.20–1.50 |
| Cr | 0.50–0.80 | 0.40–0.65 | ... | 1.40–2.00 | 0.40–0.65 | 0.40–0.65 | ... | ... | 0.85–1.20 | 1.00–1.50 |
| Mo | 0.18–0.28 | 0.15–0.25 | 0.15–0.30 | 0.40–0.60 | 0.40–0.60 | 0.20–0.30 | 0.50–0.65 | 0.45–0.60 | 0.45–0.60 | 0.40–0.60 |
| V | ... | 0.03–0.08 | ... | B | 0.03–0.08 | 0.03–0.08 | ... | ... | ... | 0.03–0.08 |
| Ti | ... | 0.01–0.03 | ... | 0.01–0.10 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | . .. |
| Zr | 0.05–0.15C | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| Cu | ... | ... | ... | ... | 0.15–0.50 | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| B | 0.0025–max | 0.0005–0.005 | 0.001–0.005 | 0.001–0.005 | 0.0005–0.006 | 0.0005–0.005 | 0.001–0.005 | 0.001–0.005 | 0.001–0.005 | ... |
A 709 Gr. 100 mechanical property
| A709 Grade | Thick mm |
Yield [MPa] |
Tensile [MPa] | Elongtation Min % | reduction Min % |
HB | |||
| Steel Plate | Structural steel | ||||||||
| 8in[200mm] | 2in[50mm] | 8in[200mm] | 2in[50mm] | ||||||
| 36[250] | ≤100 | [250]min | 400-550 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 21 | … | … |
| [250]min | 400min | … | … | 20 | 19 | … | … | ||
| 50[345] | ≤100 | 345min | 450min | 18 | 21 | 18 | 21F | … | … |
| 50S[345S] | G | 345-450HI | 450minH | … | … | 18 | 21 | … | … |
| 50W[345W] HPS50W[HPS345W] |
≤100 | 345min | 485min | 18 | 21 | 18 | 21J | … | … |
| HPS70W[HPS485W] | ≤100 | 485min | 585-760 | … | 19K | … | … | … | … |
| 100 [690], 100W [690W],HPS100W [HPS690W] | ≤65 | 690minB | 760-895 | … | 18K | … | … | L | 235-293M |
| 100 [690], 100W [690W], | 65-100 | 620minB | 690-895 | … | 16K | … | … | L | … |
| EU EN |
USA - |
Germany DIN,WNr |
France AFNOR |
European old EN |
Sweden SS |
Inter ISO |
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Core Differences Between S690QL and A709 Grade 100
| Feature | S690QL | A709 Grade 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Standard | EN 10025-6 (European) | ASTM A709/A709M (American) |
| Yield Strength | ≥690MPa (explicit 690MPa class) | ≥100 ksi (≈689.5MPa, equivalent to 690MPa) |
| Tensile Strength | 870-1050MPa (higher strength range) | 758-896MPa (balanced for bridge loads) |
| Impact Toughness | ≥40J at -40℃ (stricter low-temperature requirement) | ≥27J at -10℃ (standard; optional -20℃) |
| Heat Treatment | Quenched + tempered (emphasis on toughness) | Quenched + tempered (optimized for fatigue resistance) |
| Key Application Focus | Heavy machinery, offshore engineering, global industrial projects | Bridges, highway infrastructure, ASTM-adopting building projects |
| Corrosion Resistance | Base steel + optional surface treatment (hot-dip galvanizing) | Standard or weathering (Grade 100W) variants for outdoor use |
| Target Markets | Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia (EN-standard regions) | North America, South America, Caribbean, ASTM-accepting Asian markets |
| Quality Certifications | EN 10204 3.1/3.2, CE marking | ASTM certification, AASHTO compliance |
GNEE Steel: Reliable Supplier of S690QL & A709 Grade 100 Steel Plates
GNEE Steel specializes in manufacturing and supplying high-quality S690QL and A709 Grade 100 steel plates that fully comply with EN 10025-6 and ASTM A709/A709M standards. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing (tensile, impact, weldability, dimensional, and non-destructive testing) to ensure performance in critical applications.
Key Supply Advantages:
Full Standard Compliance: Certifications for EN, ASTM, ASME, and GB standards, supporting global project requirements.
Customization Capabilities: Thickness range 6mm-200mm, width 1500mm-4800mm, with precision cutting, drilling, welding, and surface treatment (anti-corrosion painting, hot-dip galvanizing) services.
Global Logistics & Documentation: Exported to Ecuador, Peru, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, USA, Australia, Singapore, and Vietnam, with professional documentation (certificate of origin, mill test report, CE/ASTM certificates) and on-time delivery.
For inquiries about S690QL high-toughness steel plates, A709 Grade 100 bridge steel, or customized high-strength steel solutions, please contact us:
Phone: +86 15824687445
Email: alloy@gneesteelgroup.com
FAQ
What is the difference between S690Q and S690QL?
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.
What grade is S690QL material?
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.
What is S690 grade steel?
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.
What is the equivalent of S690 steel?
Approximate equivalents
ASTM A514, EN 10149-2 Grade S700MC, AS/NZS 3579 Grade 700, AM 700, Bisalloy 80.
What is the price of S690QL material?
S690QL High Strength Steel Plates, Thickness: 5mm to 150mm at 5,600-13,500 CNY per tonne (approx. 5.6-13.5 CNY per kilogram)/440-900 USD per tonne (approx. 0.44-0.90 USD per kilogram)
What is the hardness of S690 QL steel?
S690QL steel stockholders and suppliers. S690QL is a quenched and tempered high strength steel supplied in full plates or cut pieces with delivery to the whole of the UK. With its high yield of minimum 690MPa it offers better strength than standard carbon steel grades.
What is the effective use of high strength S690 steel in construction?
The high strength S690 steels have an excellent strength-to-self-weight ratio, and they are highly efficient to be used in heavily loaded structures. Typical applications include piles and columns in buildings and supporting members in bridges.
What is the difference between S890QL and S690QL?
S690QL, S890QL, and S960QL are all water quenched and tempered steels that comply with the EN10025:6:2004 specification. These ultra high strength steels have a minimum yield strength of 690 MPa, 890 MPa, and 960 Mpa respectively, making them ideal for use in the haulage sector.
What is the difference between S700MC and S690ql?
The S700MC Steel is basically a structural steel plate developed especially for applications requiring high yield strength. They are used for several load bearing applications. The S690ql is a low alloy structural steel which is high in strength and comes with good weldability.
What is the yield strength of s690 steel?
690 MPa.
Yield strength of 690 MPa. Used in structures bearing extremely heavy loads, such as bridges, offshore drilling rigs and buildings, as well as in heavy construction equipment and cranes.
| 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 | |||||



