ASTM
A-36 is a general purpose structural quality low carbon steel without
advanced alloying. It has good forming, weldability and mechanical properties
and easy to fabricate using structural methods like mild cold and hot forming
or welding. A-36 specifications for
standard bars, shapes and plates 8” or less in thickness maintain yield strength
of 36,000 psi and an ultimate tensile strength of 58,000 to 80,000 psi.
Elongation in 2” is a minimum of 23%. This material is easily welded using all
welding processes. Commonly produced in sheet, plate, bar, and structural
shapes, its intended use is riveted, bolted or welded construction like that of
bridges and buildings and for general structural purposes where aforementioned
A-36 specifications are required.
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
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C
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Mn
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P
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Si
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S
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Fe
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0.29 Max
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0.85-1.2
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0.04 Max
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0.15-0.4
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0.05 Max
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Balance
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