Products Description
ASTM A36 is a widely used low-carbon hot-rolled steel, known for its excellent welding and fabrication properties. It is highly versatile and supports a variety of processes such as drilling, grinding, punching, tapping, and machining.
These features make it suitable for both structural and industrial applications, offering high reliability and ease of use. ASTM A36 has a yield strength of approximately 250 MPa, allowing it to maintain good stability and ductility under structural loads.
Products Specification
| Material: | A36,St37,S235J0,S235J2,St52,16mn,S355JOQ195,Q215,Q235B,Q345B,S235JR,S355JR,S355,SS440,SM400A,SM400BA572,GR50,GR60,SS540 |
| Thickness : | 1-30mm |
| Width : | 15-400mm |
| Length: | 6m, 9m, 12m or as customerrequirement |
| Technology: | Hot rolled,welded |
| Standard: | ASTM,AISI,JIS,GB, DIN,EN |
| Surface: | Galvanized, paint;or as your request |
| Certification: | ISO, SGS,BV |
| Application: | widely used in building structure andengineering construction, such as room beam,ship beam, industrial furnace, etc. |
Chemical Composition
| Element | Content |
|---|---|
| Carbon, C | 0.25 - 0.290 % |
| Copper, Cu | 0.20 % |
| Iron, Fe | 98.0 % |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.03 % |
| Phosphorous, P | 0.040 % |
| Silicon, Si | 0.280 % |
| Sulfur, S | 0.050 % |
Physical Properties
| Physical Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 7.85 g/cm3 | 0.284 lb/in3 |
Mechanical Properties
| Mechanical Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 400 - 550 MPa | 58000 - 79800 psi |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 250 MPa | 36300 psi |
| Elongation at Break (in 200 mm) | 20.0 % | 20.0 % |
| Elongation at Break (in 50 mm) | 23.0 % | 23.0 % |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 200 GPa | 29000 ksi |
| Bulk Modulus (typical for steel) | 140 GPa | 20300 ksi |
| Poissons Ratio | 0.260 | 0.260 |
| Shear Modulus | 79.3 GPa | 11500 ksi |
Products Application
ASTM A36 steel, known for its low carbon content, high strength, and excellent machinability, is widely used in various engineering and industrial projects.
It has a yield strength of approximately 250 MPa, tensile strength ranging from 400 to 550 MPa, and elongation of about 20–23%, making it reliable under structural and dynamic loads.
- Bridges, Buildings, and Oil Rigs: Used in bolted, riveted, or welded construction to ensure structural stability and safety.
- Fabrication of Structural Components: Suitable for tanks, bins, bearing plates, fixtures, rings, templates, jigs, sprockets, cams, gears, base plates, forgings, ornamental works, stakes, brackets, automotive and agricultural equipment, frames, and machinery parts.
- Flame-Cut Parts: Ideal for components such as parking garages, walkways, boat landing ramps, and trenches, capable of withstanding long-term use and environmental stresses.
With its high strength, good toughness, and ease of fabrication, ASTM A36 has become an indispensable general-purpose structural steel in construction, machinery, and industrial applications.
