Steel is roll pressed at a very high temperature; usually above recrystallization temperature making it easy to work with and formed. The hot rolled steel grade A 36 is low carbon steel having exceptional mechanical properties. Steel Expanded Metal is an A36 hot rolled steel that is having diamond-shaped slits that are expanded or stretched to form a mesh either flattened or raised. It is used for several applications such as
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Specifications:
A36 ASTM/ A36 ASTM, Hot Roll Steel, Hot Rolled Steel
Chemical Composition
Element |
Percentage |
Carbon, C |
0.25-0.29% |
Copper, Cu |
0.20% |
Iron, Fe |
98.0% |
Manganese, Mn |
0.60-0.90% |
Phosphorus, P |
0.40% |
Silicon, Si |
0.28% |
Sulfur, S |
0.05% |
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength, Ultimate |
58000 - 79800 psi |
Tensile Strength, Yield |
36000 psi |
Elongation at Break (in 50 mm) |
23% |
Brinell Hardness |
140 |
Melting Point |
2600-2670?F |
Density |
7.85 g/cm? |
Physical Characteristics
Machinability |
Good |
Weldability |
Excellent |
Forming |
Fair |
Corrosion Resistance |
Poor |
Wear Resistance |
Fair |
*Data provided for the purpose of reference only