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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 |
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| A36 |
| Physical Properties A36 | |||||
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 0.282 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 Elasticity | 29,000 ksi | ||||
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.26 | ||||
| Machinability Percentage | 72% | ||||
| Melting Point | 2,590-2,670 °F | ||||
| Specific Heat | 1.1 x 10^-1 BTU/lb-°F | ||||
| Thermal Conductivity | 348 BTU-in/hr-ft^2-°F | ||||
| Electrical Conductivity | 12% IACS | ||||
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Chemistry Information
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Element |
Percentage |
| C | 0.26 |
| Cu | 0.2 |
| Fe | 99 |
| Mn | 0.75 |
| P | 0.04 max |
| S | 0.05 max |
