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A36

A36 Product Guide

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Overview

The most common low-carbon structural steel in the world, A36 Hot Roll Steel is strong, heavy, ductile, and cheap. It is exceptionally easily to weld and has good machinability properties. It is typically used for general structural purposes such as bridges and buildings.

 

Common Trade Names

UNS K02600



Other Resources

Safety Data Sheet | Weight Calculator | Mill Test Reports

Products

Purchase Angle Equal A36 | Angle Unequal A36 | Rectangle Bar A36 | Round Bar A36 | Square Bar A36 | Sheet/Plate A36 | Expanded Sheet A36

Applications

  • General purpose structural projects

A36 Specifications

ASTM

A36



Physical Properties A36
 
Density0.282 lb/in3
Ultimate Tensile Strength 58 ksi
Yield Tensile Strength 47.7 ksi
Shear Modulus 11,500 ksi
Shear Strength 44 ksi
Hardness Rockwell | Brinell B77 | 140
Elongation at Break Percentage 22%
Reduction of Area 50%
Modulus of Elasticity29,000 ksi
Poisson's Ratio 0.26
Machinability Percentage72%
Melting Point2,590-2,670 °F
Specific Heat 1.1 x 10^-1 BTU/lb-°F
Thermal Conductivity 348 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F
Electrical Conductivity 12% IACS


Chemistry Information
Element
Percentage
C 0.29 max
Cu 0.2
Fe 99
Mn 0.75
P 0.04 max
S 0.05 max
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