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1045
1045 Product Guide
Applications | Specifications | Mechanical and Chemical Data | Tolerances
Overview
A commonly used lower carbon steel with a wide range of applications due to the typical benefits of steel. 1045 steel exhibits medium tensile strength, good weldability and machinability, and high strength. Typically used in machinery parts, die forging, hot upsetting, gears, crankshafts, shafts, axles, bolts, studs, pinions, casters, and support plates.
Common Trade Names
UNS G10450, AISI 1045, C1045
Other Resources
Safety Data Sheet | Weight Calculator | Mill Test Reports
Products
1045 Sheet/Plate | 1045 Round Bar | 1045 Rectangle Bar | 1045 Square Bar
Applications
- Machinery Parts
- Die Forging
- Gears
- Shafts
- Bolts
Specifications
ASTM | |
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A108 |
Physical Properties 1045 | |||||
Cold Finish | TGP | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density | 0.284 lb/in3 | 0.284 lb/in3 | |||
Ultimate Tensile Strength | 90.6 ksi | 97.9 ksi | |||
Yield Tensile Strength | 76.9 ksi | 58.7 ksi | |||
Shear Modulus | 11,600 ksi | 11,600 ksi | |||
Shear Strength | 59 ksi | 59 ksi | |||
Hardness Rockwell | Brinell | B88 | 179 | B94 | 212 | |||
Elongation at Break Percentage | 12% | 24% | |||
Reduction of Area | 35% | 45% | |||
Modulus of Elasticity | 29,900 ksi | 29,900 ksi | |||
Poisson's Ratio | 0.29 | 0.29 | |||
Machinability Percentage | 64% | 64% | |||
Melting Point | 2,590-2,660 °F | 2,590-2,660 °F | |||
Specific Heat | 1.16 x 10^-1 BTU/lb-°F | 1.16 x 10^-1 BTU/lb-°F | |||
Thermal Conductivity | 346 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F | 346 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F | |||
Electrical Conductivity | 7% IACS | 7% IACS |
Chemistry Information
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|
Element |
Percentage |
Fe | 98.7 |
Mn | 0.8 |
S | 0.05 |
C | 0.45 |
P | 0.04 |