The Application of ASTM A36 Carbon Low Alloy Steel Plate

Oct 22, 2025

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Products Description

 

ASTM A36 Carbon Steel Plate is a US standard carbon structural steel plate, which is implemented in accordance with ASTM A36/A36M. It is suitable for riveted, bolted and welded structures such as bridges and buildings, as well as general structural steel applications.

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Its chemical composition includes C≤0.25%, Mn 0.80-1.20%, etc. It has excellent mechanical properties, yield strength ≥250MPa, tensile strength 400-550MPa, elongation ≥20%, good weldability and processability, and is widely used in construction, machinery, ships and other fields

 

A36 Plate Specification

 

Specifications ASTM A36 / ASME SA36
Standard ASTM, ASME, AISI, DIN, BS, EN, IS, JIS & Other International Standards.
Thickness 0.5 -100mm
Specialize Plain Sheet, Shim Sheet, Perforated Sheet, B. Q. Profile, etc.
Length 2000 -12000 mm / Custom Length
Form Coils, Foils, Rolls, Plain Sheet, Shim Sheet, Perforated Sheet, Chequered Plate, Strip, Flats, Blank (Circle), Ring (Flange)
Finish Hot rolled plate (HR), Cold rolled sheet (CR), 2B, 2D, BA NO(8), SATIN (Met with Plastic Coated)
Hardness Soft, Hard, Half Hard, Quarter Hard, Spring Hard etc.
Grade ASTM A36, (UNS K02600)

 

Chemical Composition of ASTM A36 Steel Plate

 

Grade C Si Mn P S
ASTM A36 0.25 max. 0.4 max. 0.8-1.2 0.035 max. 0.035 max.

 

Mechanical Properties of ASTM A36 Plate

 

Tensile strength, kis [MPa] Yield strength, min, kis [MPa] Elongation in 8 in. [200 mm], min, % Elongation in 2 in. [50 mm], min, %
58-80 [400-550] 36 [250] 20 23

 

Physical Property of ASTM A36 Steel Plate

 

Physical Property Metric Imperial
Density 7.85 g/cm3 0.284 lb/in3

 

ASTM A36 Plate Equivalent Grades

 

EN USA GB BS JIS ISO IS
Fe360D2, S235J2G4 A36 Q235D 40EE SM 400 A Fe 360B IS 226

 

Applications and Advantages of ASTM A36 Steel Plate

 

Machinability and Strength: ASTM A36 plates offer excellent machinability and welding properties, enabling manufacturers to use them in grinding, drilling, and machining processes.

 

Versatile Structural Use: Commonly found in construction projects, these plates are integral to buildings, bridges, and infrastructure projects.

 

Customized Solutions: ASTM A36 steel can be customized to meet unique project requirements, offering flexibility in size, thickness, and finish.

customize the A36 Hot Rolled Steel Plate according to the specific requirements of the clients.

 

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