ASTM A36 mild / low carbon steel plate properties and chemical compositions

Chemical composition of ASTM A36 mild / low carbon steel plate:
The typical chemical composition of ASTM A36 low carbon steel plate includes: carbon content of about 0.25%, manganese content of about 1.03%, maximum phosphorus content not exceeding 0.04%, maximum sulfur content not exceeding 0.05%, and silicon content of about 0.40%. These components give ASTM A36 steel plates good processing and mechanical properties.

Performance characteristics of ASTM A36 mild steel plate:
Strength and toughness: ASTM A36 steel plate has moderate tensile strength and yield strength, as well as good toughness, suitable for various structural applications.

Weldability: ASTM A36 steel plate is easy to weld and suitable for general welding methods such as arc welding and gas shielded welding, which can meet different engineering requirements.

Workability: ASTM A36 mild steel plate is suitable for cutting, bending, stamping and other processing processes, and can be used to produce various shapes of components, making it easy to use in engineering construction.

ASTM A36 low carbon steel plate is widely used in construction, manufacturing, bridges and other fields. Its excellent performance and moderate chemical composition make it an economical and practical structural steel material.