Alloy steels contain various types of steels whose compositions are more than the limitations of C, Mo, Cr, Va, Mn, Ni, Si, and B assigned for carbon steels. These steels are more responsive to mechanical and heat treatments than carbon steels.
| Element | Content(%) |
|---|---|
| Manganese, Mn | 0.75-1.00 |
| Nickel, Ni | 0.40-0.70 |
| Chromium, Cr | 0.40-0.60 |
| Carbon, C | 0.38-0.43 |
| Silicon, Si | 0.15-0.30 |
| Molybdenum, Mo | 0.15-0.25 |
| Sulfur, S | 0.04 (max) |
| Phosphorus, P | 0.035 (max) |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic modulus | 190-210 GPa | 27557-30458 ksi |
| Poisson's ratio | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
| Production Route | Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled |
|---|---|
| Material Standard | AISI, ASTM, ASME, DIN, BS, EN, ISO, JIS, GOST, SAE, IS & Custom Chemistry |
| Size | Width from 100mm to 3000mm ; Length from 500mm to 12000mm |
| Thickness | 0.1mm to 400mm |
| Delivery Condition | As Rolled, Annealed, Quenched and Tempered, Normalized |
| Surface Finish | Plain, Brushed, Cladded |
DIN 1.6546
UNI 40 NiCrMo 2 KB
B.S. Type 7
ASTM A322
ASTM A331
ASTM A506
ASTM A519
SAE J404
SAE J412
SAE J770
ASTM A29
ASTM A752
ASTM A829
SAE J1397
MIL SPEC MIL-S-16974
1) Structures in Buildings, bridges, railway stations.
2) Fabrication of pipeline components & Industrial equipment.
3) Construction of automotive bodies, warehouses, shipping containers.
4) Commercial appliances, etc.