A36 Steel Plate
Standard specification for Carbon Structural Steel
A36 Steel is one of the most common carbon structural steels used in the plate fabrication industry. Its uses vary but it can be riveted, bolted or welded in the construction of bridges and building, and for general structural purposes.
Chemical Requirements:
- Carbon up to .29 maximum depending on thickness
- Manganese range of .80 to 1.20 depending on thickness
- Phosphorous is .04 maximum
- Sulfur is .05 maximum
- Silicon range of .15 to .40 maximum depending on thickness
Mechanical Requirements:
- Yield Strength is 36,000psi minimum
- Tensile Strength can range from 58,000psi to 80,000psi
- Elongation in 2” test is 23% minimum
- Elongation in 8” test is 20% minimum
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