ASTM A36 steel sheet is the most widely used hot rolled steel product. Being a variety of carbon structural steel products, its corresponding products are round bars, angles and steel profiles such as H-beams, I-beams, angles and channels. ASTM A36 hot rolled sheet has a rough surface of the final product and is easy to further process such as machining.
ASTM A36 steel can be used to make a variety of structural steel parts and is widely used in many industries for a wide variety of applications. Why choose ASTM A36? It provides good mechanical properties and is cheaper. For example, it is also used in the construction of many bridges. Buildings are often constructed from A36 steel due to its high strength and toughness. Additionally, ASTM A36 steel is also used in the automotive, construction, heavy equipment, and oil and gas industries.
Product parameters:
Application of ASTM A36:
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ASTM A36 Carbon Structural Steel Plate Applications |
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machine parts |
framework |
devices |
load-bearing plates |
tanks |
containers |
load-bearing plates |
forgings |
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base plates |
gears |
cameras |
stars |
devices |
rings |
templates |
devices |
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ASTM A36 Steel Plate Manufacturing Options |
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cold bend |
soft hot molding |
punching |
mechanical restoration |
welding |
cold bend |
soft hot molding |
punching |
Chemical composition analysis:
ASTM A36 refers to general low-carbon steel, a steel product with a low carbon content of less than 0.3%, and is soft enough to facilitate forming, machining and welding. Heat treatment has less effect on ASTM A36 steel material. It contains some other elements, including the alloying element manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and silicon. Iron and these elements together form the unique mechanical properties of ASTM A36, unlike stainless steel with nickel and chromium elements, it does not exhibit good corrosion resistance. If you want corrosion resistant properties, painting it with a coat of coating is a good choice.
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ASTM A36 Hot rolled steel plate |
Chemical composition |
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Element |
content |
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Carbon, C |
0.25 - 0.290% |
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Copper, Cu |
0.20% |
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Iron, Fe |
98.0% |
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Manganese, Mn |
1.03% |
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Phosphorus, P |
0.040% |
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Silicon, Si |
0.280% |
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Sera, S |
0.050% |
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Analysis of physical properties:
A qualified A36 steel product must have a tensile strength ranging from 58,000 to 79,800 psi. This is not an exact number as it depends on its chemical composition and production method. When tested in tension, an ASTM A36 steel bar can elongate to approximately 20% of its original length. It also exhibits excellent toughness at room temperature.
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Physical property |
Metrics |
Imperial |
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Density |
7.85 g/cm 3 |
0.284 lb/in 3 |
Mechanical property:
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ASTM A36 Hot Rolled Steel Plate |
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Mechanical properties |
Metrics |
Imperial |
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Tensile strength, ultimate |
400 - 550 MPa |
58,000–79,800 psi |
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Tensile strength, Yield |
250 MPa |
36300 psi |
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Elongation at break (200 mm) |
20.0% |
20.0% |
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Elongation at break (50 mm) |
23.0% |
23.0% |
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Elastic modulus |
200 GPa |
29,000 psi |
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Bulk modulus (typical for steel) |
140 GPa |
20300 ksi |
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Poisson's ratio |
0.260 |
0.260 |
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Shear modulus |
79.3 GPa |
11500 psi |
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