The strength and shortcomings of ASME SA283 grade C/SA283 Gr.C carbon steel plates

ASME SA283 grade C/SA283 Gr.C carbon steel plates can obtain a lot of performance that is required in many industrial production by changing its carbon content or adding proper heat treatment. With features of low cost, easy production and excellent performance, ASME SA283 grade C/SA283 Gr.C carbon steel plates are widely used in the industry, which accounts for more than 80% of the total consumption of steel materials.

However, ASME SA283 grade C/SA283 Gr.C carbon steel plates also have shortcomings under some conditions, then the alloy steel will be a good choice.

For example, ASME SA283 grade C/SA283 Gr.C carbon steel plates do not have special properties, such as high temperature hardness or stiffness, oxidation resistance, corrosion resistance, special electric and magnetic properties. Only alloy steel can meet those properties requirements.

Besides, the hardenability of ASME SA283 grade C/SA283 Gr.C carbon steel plates is poor compared with alloy steel. For large parts with high requirements, SA283 Gr.C steel plates will be replaced by alloy steel, which can be used to make large section and complex shape parts.

Above are the basic strength and shortcomings of ASME SA283 grade C/SA283 Gr.C carbon steel plates. For more information, welcome to communicate with BBN steel technicians.