SB450 High-strength Low-alloy Structural Steel Plate

Oct 27, 2025 Leave a message

SB450 steel is a high-strength structural steel used in various applications.

The name "SB450" indicates its yield strength of 450 MPa. Its aliases include equivalent grades like S355J2 and Q345B.

This steel offers excellent weldability, machinability, and toughness.

It is commonly used in construction, shipbuilding, and machinery manufacturing due to its ability to withstand heavy loads.

Equivalent grades include S355J2 (EN), Q345R (GB), P235GH, and ASTM A515-65.

 

What is SB450 Steel?

 

SB450 is a high-strength low-alloy structural steel, primarily composed of about 98% iron with alloying elements like manganese, silicon, and nickel, produced in a hot-rolled form under the JIS G3103 standard. It exhibits excellent weldability, machinability, and toughness, making it suitable for critical applications such as pressure vessels, liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tanks, boilers, and chemical equipment. Additionally, it is used in construction and machinery manufacturing.

 

Characteristics of SB450 Steel

 

SB450 steel features excellent weldability and low-temperature toughness, with a minimum yield strength of 245 MPa. It offers higher strength and corrosion resistance compared to traditional pressure vessel steels, making it suitable for demanding applications. This steel is often used in pressure vessels, LNG storage tanks, boilers, and chemical equipment.

 

Alternative grades such as A516 Grade 70, A537 Class 1, and SA662 provide enhanced toughness, better corrosion resistance, and improved mechanical properties, making them suitable substitutes for critical applications.

 

JIS G3103 SB450 Pressure Vessel And Boiler Steel Plate Chemical Composition and Mechanical Property

 

Grade C%, max SI% Mn%, max P%, max S%, max Mo%
SB450 T≤25mm 25mm 50mm 0.15-0.40 0.9 0.03 0.03  
0.28 0.31 0.33
Steel Grade Yield Strength, min Tensile Strength Elongation, %,min
SB450 245 450-590 No. 1A No.10
19 23

 

Industries & Applications

 

Industries Products
   
Power Generation Boilers, turbines, piping systems, heat exchangers, reactor vessels
Shipbuilding Hull plates, decks, piping systems, ballast tanks, cargo holds
LNG Storage LNG tanks, insulation systems, piping, loading arms, containment structures
Machinery Manufacturing Machine frames, gear housings, shafts, pressure vessels, components for heavy machinery
Oil and Gas Pressure vessels, pipelines, storage tanks, offshore platforms, refining equipment
Chemical Processing Reactors, heat exchangers, storage tanks, mixing vessels, piping systems
Construction Structural beams, bridges, support frames, reinforcement bars, cladding materials

 

Machining

 

SB450 Heat Treatment:

Heating: Heat the steel to 850°C – 900°C (1562°F – 1652°F) and maintain at this temperature to ensure uniform austenitization.

Quenching: Rapidly cool in water or oil to room temperature to increase hardness and strength.

Tempering: Reheat to 550°C – 650°C (1022°F – 1202°F) to reduce brittleness and enhance toughness.

 

SB450 Surface Finish

Shot Blasting: Removes impurities, improves surface finish, and prepares for coating.

Pickling: Eliminates surface oxides and enhances corrosion resistance.

Electroplating: Adds a protective metal layer to improve wear and corrosion resistance.

Galvanizing: Coats with zinc to prevent rusting and increase durability.

Polishing: Provides a smooth surface with improved aesthetics and resistance to contamination.

Painting or Coating: Adds a protective layer to prevent corrosion and extend service life.

 

JIS G3103 SB450 Pressure Vessel And Boiler Steel Plate Other Name

 

JIS G3103 SB450 Boiler steel plate,JIS G3103 SB450 Pressure Vessel Steel plate, JIS G3103 SB450 Storage Tanks Steel plate. JIS G3103 SB450 Heat Exchanger Steel Plate .

 

Additional Condition

 

UT(Ultrasonic examination), AR(As Hot Rolled only), TMCP(Thermal Mechanical Control Processing), N(Normalized), Q+T(Quenched and Tempered),Z Direction Test(Z15,Z25,Z35), Charpy V-Notch Impact Test, The Third Party Test (such as SGS Test), Coated or Shot Blasting and Painting.

 

Click to get a free sample

 

If you want to learn more about GNEE's products, you can send an email to alloy@gneesteelgroup.com. We are more than happy to assist you.

 

JIS G3103 SB450 Pressure Vessel And Boiler Steel Plate

JIS G3103 SB450 Pressure Vessel And Boiler Steel Plate

JIS G3103 SB450 Pressure Vessel And Boiler Steel Plate

 

Grades Of Pressure Vessel Plates Supplied By GNEE
ASTM ASTM A202/A202M ASTM A202 Grade A ASTM A202 Grade B    
ASTM A203/A203M ASTM A203 Grade A ASTM A203 Grade B ASTM A203 Grade D ASTM A203 Grade E
ASTM A203 Grade F      
ASTM A204/A204M ASTM A204 Grade A ASTM A204 Grade B ASTM A204 Grade C  
ASTM A285/A285M ASTM A285 Grade A ASTM A285 Grade B ASTM A285 Grade C  
ASTM A299/A299M ASTM A299 Grade A ASTM A299 Grade B    
ASTM A302/A302M ASTM A302 Grade A ASTM A302 Grade B ASTM A302 Grade C ASTM A302 Grade D
ASTM A387/A387M ASTM A387 Grade 5 Class1 ASTM A387 Grade 5 Class2 ASTM A387 Grade 11 Class1 ASTM A387 Grade 11 Class2
ASTM A387 Grade 12 Class1 ASTM A387 Grade 12 Class2 ASTM A387 Grade 22 Class1 ASTM A387 Grade 22 Class2
ASTM A515/A515M ASTM A515 Grade 60 ASTM A515 Grade 65 ASTM A515 Grade 70  
ASTM A516/A516M ASTM A516 Grade 55 ASTM A516 Grade 60 ASTM A516 Grade 65 ASTM A516 Grade 70
ASTM A517/A517M ASTM A517 Grade A ASTM A517 Grade B ASTM A517 Grade E ASTM A517 Grade F
ASTM A517 Grade P ASTM A517 Grade J    
ASTM A533/A533M ASTM A533 Grade A Class1 ASTM A533 Grade B Class1 ASTM A533 Grade C Class1 ASTM A533 Grade D Class1
ASTM A533 Grade A Class2 ASTM A533 Grade B Class2 ASTM A533 Grade C Class2 ASTM A533 Grade D Class2
ASTM A533 Grade A Class3 ASTM A533 Grade B Class3 ASTM A533 Grade C Class3 ASTM A533 Grade D Class3
ASTM A537/A537M ASTM A537 Class1 ASTM A537 Class2 ASTM A537 Class3  
ASTM A612/A612M ASTM A612      
ASTM A662/A662M ASTM A662 Grade A ASTM A662 Grade B ASTM A662 Grade C  
EN EN10028-2 EN10028-2 P235GH EN10028-2 P265GH EN10028-2 P295GH EN10028-2 P355GH
EN10028-2 16MO3      
EN10028-3 EN10028-3 P275N EN10028-3 P275NH EN10028-3 P275NL1 EN10028-3 P275NL2
EN10028-3 P355N EN10028-3 P355NH EN10028-3 P355NL1 EN10028-3 P355NL2
EN10028-3 P460N EN10028-3 P460NH EN10028-3 P460NL1 EN10028-3 P460NL2
EN10028-5 EN10028-5 P355M EN10028-5 P355ML1 EN10028-5 P355ML2 EN10028-5 P420M
EN10028-5 P420ML1 EN10028-5 P420ML2 EN10028-5 P460M EN10028-5 P460ML1
EN10028-5 P460ML2      
EN10028-6 EN10028-6 P355Q EN10028-6 P460Q EN10028-6 P500Q EN10028-6 P690Q
EN10028-6 P355QH EN10028-6 P460QH EN10028-6 P500QH EN10028-6 P690QH
EN10028-6 P355QL1 EN10028-6 P460QL1 EN10028-6 P500QL1 EN10028-6 P690QL1
EN10028-6 P355QL2 EN10028-6 P460QL2 EN10028-6 P500QL2 EN10028-6 P690QL2
JIS JIS G3115 JIS G3115 SPV235 JIS G3115 SPV315 JIS G3115 SPV355 JIS G3115 SPV410
JIS G3115 SPV450 JIS G3115 SPV490    
JIS G3103 JIS G3103 SB410 JIS G3103 SB450 JIS G3103 SB480 JIS G3103 SB450M
JIS G3103 SB480M      
GB GB713 GB713 Q245R GB713 Q345R GB713 Q370R GB713 12Cr1MoVR
GB713 12Cr2Mo1R GB713 13MnNiMoR GB713 14Cr1MoR GB713 15CrMoR
GB713 18MnMoNbR      
GB3531 GB3531 09MnNiDR GB3531 15MnNiDR GB3531 16MnDR  
DIN DIN 17155 DIN 17155 HI DIN 17155 HII DIN 17155 10CrMo910 DIN 17155 13CrMo44
DIN 17155 15Mo3 DIN 17155 17Mn4 DIN 17155 19Mn6