Carbon Structure Steel to ASTM A36/A36M Standard
Use:
Low Carbon Structure Steel to ASTM A36/A36M standard is mainly used in riveted, bolted, or welded construction of
bridges and buildings, and for general structural purposes.
ASTM A36 Chemical Properties
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Shapes
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Over 3/4 in. thru 1-1/2 in.
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Over 1-1/2 in. thru 2-1/2 in.
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Over 2-1/2 in thru 4 in.
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Over 4 in.
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Carbon
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0.25
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0.25
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0.26
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0.27
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0.29
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Manganese
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.80/1.20
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.85/1.20
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.85/1.20
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.85/1.20
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Phosphorus
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0.04
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0.04
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0.04
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0.04
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0.04
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Sulphur
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0.05
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0.05
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0.05
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0.05
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0.05
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Silicon
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.40 max
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.40 max
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.15/.40
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.15/.40
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.15/.40
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Copper
min % when copper steel is specified
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0.20
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0.20
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0.20
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0.20
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0.20
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Note: For each reduction of 0.01% below the specified carbon maximum, an
increase of 0.06% manganese above the specified maximum will be permitted, up
to the maximum of 1.35%.
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ASTM A36 Mechanical Properties
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Tensile
Strength:
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58,000
- 80,000 psi [400-550 MPa]
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Min.
Yield Point:
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36,000 psi [250 MPa]
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Elongation
in 8":
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20%
min
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Elongation
in 2":
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23%
min
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We can supply:
Thickness from 6mm to 150mm (although thicker plates might be manufactured under special order)
Width: from 1,500mm to 4,100mm
Length: from 6,000mm to 20,000mm
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