ASTM A792 Grade 255: Key Mechanical & Physical Properties
Properties
General
| Property | Temperature | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
Density | 23.0 °C | 7.8 - 7.9 g/cm³ | Typical for Low Carbon Steel |
Mechanical
| Property | Temperature | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
Elastic modulus | 23.0 °C | 200 - 215 GPa | Typical for Low Carbon Steel |
Elongation A50 | 23.0 °C | 18 % | |
Poisson's ratio | 23.0 °C | 0.29 [-] | Typical for Low Carbon Steel |
Shear modulus | 23.0 °C | 82 GPa | Typical for Low Carbon Steel |
Tensile strength | 23.0 °C | 360 MPa | |
Yield strength | 23.0 °C | 255 MPa |
Thermal
| Property | Temperature | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
Coefficient of thermal expansion | 23.0 °C | 1.32E-5 - 1.38E-5 1/K | Typical for Low Carbon Steel |
Max service temperature | 500 °C | Typical for Carbon Steel | |
Melting point | 1480 - 1526 °C | Typical for Low Carbon Steel | |
Specific heat capacity | 23.0 °C | 465 J/(kg·K) | Typical for Low Carbon Steel |
Thermal conductivity | 23.0 °C | 25 - 93 W/(m·K) | Typical for Low Carbon Steel |
Electrical
| Property | Temperature | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
Electrical resistivity | 23.0 °C | 1.43E-7 - 1.74E-7 Ω·m | Typical for Carbon Steel |
Magnetic
| Property | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Curie temperature | 770 °C | Typical for Low Carbon Steel |
Chemical properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
Carbon | 0.2 % |
Chromium | 0.15 % |
Copper | 0.25 % |
Manganese | 1.35 % |
Molybdenum | 0.06 % |
Nickel | 0.2 % |
Niobium | 8E-3 % |
Phosphorus | 0.1 % |
Sulfur | 0.04 % |
Titanium | 0.03 % |
Vanadium | 8E-3 % |
Metal
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