A36 chemical composition, A36 steel carbon content

A36 chemical composition, A36 steel carbon content

A36 is one of the most widely used grades of steel plate. A36 chemical composition: A36 steel carbon content is 0.25 - 0.29 % max, Si≤0.40,Mn:≤0.80-1.20,P≤0.040,S:≤0.050,Cu≥0.20.

A36 chemical composition, A36 steel carbon content:

A36 steel A36 Chemical Compostion
Element Content
Carbon, C 0.25 - 0.29 %
Copper, Cu 0.20 %
Iron, Fe 98.0 %
Manganese, Mn 0.80-1.20 %
Phosphorous, P 0.040 %
Silicon, Si 0.40 %
Sulfur, S 0.050 %

Such A36 chemical composition and A36 steel carbon content allows A36 steel to be easily machined, welded, and formed, making it extremely useful as a general-purpose steel.