ASTM A572 Steel, grade 50

Categories: Metal; Ferrous Metal; ASTM Steel; Carbon Steel; Low Carbon Steel

Material

Notes:High-strength low-alloy steel, structural quality

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Physical Properties Metric English Comments

Density 7.85 g/cc 0.284 lb/in³ Typical of ASTM Steel

Mechanical Properties Metric English Comments

Hardness, Brinell 135 135 based on conversion from tensile strength

Hardness, Rockwell B 74 74 based on conversion from tensile strength

Tensile Strength, Ultimate 450 MPa 65300 psi

Tensile Strength, Yield 345 MPa 50000 psi

Elongation at Break 18 % 18 % In 200 mm

21 % 21 % In 50 mm

Bulk Modulus 160 GPa 23200 ksi Typical for steel

Shear Modulus 80.0 GPa 11600 ksi Typical for steel

Component Elements Properties Metric English Comments

Carbon, C <= 0.23 % <= 0.23 %

Iron, Fe 98 % 98 %

Manganese, Mn 1.35 % 1.35 %

Phosphorous, P <= 0.040 % <= 0.040 %

Silicon, Si <= 0.40 % <= 0.40 % varies with plate thickness

Sulfur, S <= 0.050 % <= 0.050 %

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