SB450 steel is a high-strength structural steel used in various applications.
The name "SB450" indicates its yield strength of 450 MPa. Its aliases include equivalent grades like S355J2 and Q345B.
This steel offers excellent weldability, machinability, and toughness.
It is commonly used in construction, shipbuilding, and machinery manufacturing due to its ability to withstand heavy loads.
Equivalent grades include S355J2 (EN), Q345R (GB), P235GH, and ASTM A515-65.
What is SB450 Steel?
SB450 is a high-strength low-alloy structural steel, primarily composed of about 98% iron with alloying elements like manganese, silicon, and nickel, produced in a hot-rolled form under the JIS G3103 standard. It exhibits excellent weldability, machinability, and toughness, making it suitable for critical applications such as pressure vessels, liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tanks, boilers, and chemical equipment. Additionally, it is used in construction and machinery manufacturing.
Characteristics of SB450 Steel
SB450 steel features excellent weldability and low-temperature toughness, with a minimum yield strength of 245 MPa. It offers higher strength and corrosion resistance compared to traditional pressure vessel steels, making it suitable for demanding applications. This steel is often used in pressure vessels, LNG storage tanks, boilers, and chemical equipment.
Alternative grades such as A516 Grade 70, A537 Class 1, and SA662 provide enhanced toughness, better corrosion resistance, and improved mechanical properties, making them suitable substitutes for critical applications.
JIS G3103 SB450 Pressure Vessel And Boiler Steel Plate Chemical Composition and Mechanical Property
| Grade | C%, max | SI% | Mn%, max | P%, max | S%, max | Mo% | ||
| SB450 | T≤25mm | 25mm | 50mm | 0.15-0.40 | 0.9 | 0.03 | 0.03 | |
| 0.28 | 0.31 | 0.33 | ||||||
| Steel Grade | Yield Strength, min | Tensile Strength | Elongation, %,min | |
| SB450 | 245 | 450-590 | No. 1A | No.10 |
| 19 | 23 | |||
Industries & Applications
| Industries | Products |
|---|
| Power Generation | Boilers, turbines, piping systems, heat exchangers, reactor vessels |
| Shipbuilding | Hull plates, decks, piping systems, ballast tanks, cargo holds |
| LNG Storage | LNG tanks, insulation systems, piping, loading arms, containment structures |
| Machinery Manufacturing | Machine frames, gear housings, shafts, pressure vessels, components for heavy machinery |
| Oil and Gas | Pressure vessels, pipelines, storage tanks, offshore platforms, refining equipment |
| Chemical Processing | Reactors, heat exchangers, storage tanks, mixing vessels, piping systems |
| Construction | Structural beams, bridges, support frames, reinforcement bars, cladding materials |
Machining
SB450 Heat Treatment:
Heating: Heat the steel to 850°C – 900°C (1562°F – 1652°F) and maintain at this temperature to ensure uniform austenitization.
Quenching: Rapidly cool in water or oil to room temperature to increase hardness and strength.
Tempering: Reheat to 550°C – 650°C (1022°F – 1202°F) to reduce brittleness and enhance toughness.
SB450 Surface Finish
Shot Blasting: Removes impurities, improves surface finish, and prepares for coating.
Pickling: Eliminates surface oxides and enhances corrosion resistance.
Electroplating: Adds a protective metal layer to improve wear and corrosion resistance.
Galvanizing: Coats with zinc to prevent rusting and increase durability.
Polishing: Provides a smooth surface with improved aesthetics and resistance to contamination.
Painting or Coating: Adds a protective layer to prevent corrosion and extend service life.
JIS G3103 SB450 Pressure Vessel And Boiler Steel Plate Other Name
JIS G3103 SB450 Boiler steel plate,JIS G3103 SB450 Pressure Vessel Steel plate, JIS G3103 SB450 Storage Tanks Steel plate. JIS G3103 SB450 Heat Exchanger Steel Plate .
Additional Condition
UT(Ultrasonic examination), AR(As Hot Rolled only), TMCP(Thermal Mechanical Control Processing), N(Normalized), Q+T(Quenched and Tempered),Z Direction Test(Z15,Z25,Z35), Charpy V-Notch Impact Test, The Third Party Test (such as SGS Test), Coated or Shot Blasting and Painting.
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| Grades Of Pressure Vessel Plates Supplied By GNEE | |||||
| ASTM | ASTM A202/A202M | ASTM A202 Grade A | ASTM A202 Grade B | ||
| ASTM A203/A203M | ASTM A203 Grade A | ASTM A203 Grade B | ASTM A203 Grade D | ASTM A203 Grade E | |
| ASTM A203 Grade F | |||||
| ASTM A204/A204M | ASTM A204 Grade A | ASTM A204 Grade B | ASTM A204 Grade C | ||
| ASTM A285/A285M | ASTM A285 Grade A | ASTM A285 Grade B | ASTM A285 Grade C | ||
| ASTM A299/A299M | ASTM A299 Grade A | ASTM A299 Grade B | |||
| ASTM A302/A302M | ASTM A302 Grade A | ASTM A302 Grade B | ASTM A302 Grade C | ASTM A302 Grade D | |
| ASTM A387/A387M | ASTM A387 Grade 5 Class1 | ASTM A387 Grade 5 Class2 | ASTM A387 Grade 11 Class1 | ASTM A387 Grade 11 Class2 | |
| ASTM A387 Grade 12 Class1 | ASTM A387 Grade 12 Class2 | ASTM A387 Grade 22 Class1 | ASTM A387 Grade 22 Class2 | ||
| ASTM A515/A515M | ASTM A515 Grade 60 | ASTM A515 Grade 65 | ASTM A515 Grade 70 | ||
| ASTM A516/A516M | ASTM A516 Grade 55 | ASTM A516 Grade 60 | ASTM A516 Grade 65 | ASTM A516 Grade 70 | |
| ASTM A517/A517M | ASTM A517 Grade A | ASTM A517 Grade B | ASTM A517 Grade E | ASTM A517 Grade F | |
| ASTM A517 Grade P | ASTM A517 Grade J | ||||
| ASTM A533/A533M | ASTM A533 Grade A Class1 | ASTM A533 Grade B Class1 | ASTM A533 Grade C Class1 | ASTM A533 Grade D Class1 | |
| ASTM A533 Grade A Class2 | ASTM A533 Grade B Class2 | ASTM A533 Grade C Class2 | ASTM A533 Grade D Class2 | ||
| ASTM A533 Grade A Class3 | ASTM A533 Grade B Class3 | ASTM A533 Grade C Class3 | ASTM A533 Grade D Class3 | ||
| ASTM A537/A537M | ASTM A537 Class1 | ASTM A537 Class2 | ASTM A537 Class3 | ||
| ASTM A612/A612M | ASTM A612 | ||||
| ASTM A662/A662M | ASTM A662 Grade A | ASTM A662 Grade B | ASTM A662 Grade C | ||
| EN | EN10028-2 | EN10028-2 P235GH | EN10028-2 P265GH | EN10028-2 P295GH | EN10028-2 P355GH |
| EN10028-2 16MO3 | |||||
| EN10028-3 | EN10028-3 P275N | EN10028-3 P275NH | EN10028-3 P275NL1 | EN10028-3 P275NL2 | |
| EN10028-3 P355N | EN10028-3 P355NH | EN10028-3 P355NL1 | EN10028-3 P355NL2 | ||
| EN10028-3 P460N | EN10028-3 P460NH | EN10028-3 P460NL1 | EN10028-3 P460NL2 | ||
| EN10028-5 | EN10028-5 P355M | EN10028-5 P355ML1 | EN10028-5 P355ML2 | EN10028-5 P420M | |
| EN10028-5 P420ML1 | EN10028-5 P420ML2 | EN10028-5 P460M | EN10028-5 P460ML1 | ||
| EN10028-5 P460ML2 | |||||
| EN10028-6 | EN10028-6 P355Q | EN10028-6 P460Q | EN10028-6 P500Q | EN10028-6 P690Q | |
| EN10028-6 P355QH | EN10028-6 P460QH | EN10028-6 P500QH | EN10028-6 P690QH | ||
| EN10028-6 P355QL1 | EN10028-6 P460QL1 | EN10028-6 P500QL1 | EN10028-6 P690QL1 | ||
| EN10028-6 P355QL2 | EN10028-6 P460QL2 | EN10028-6 P500QL2 | EN10028-6 P690QL2 | ||
| JIS | JIS G3115 | JIS G3115 SPV235 | JIS G3115 SPV315 | JIS G3115 SPV355 | JIS G3115 SPV410 |
| JIS G3115 SPV450 | JIS G3115 SPV490 | ||||
| JIS G3103 | JIS G3103 SB410 | JIS G3103 SB450 | JIS G3103 SB480 | JIS G3103 SB450M | |
| JIS G3103 SB480M | |||||
| GB | GB713 | GB713 Q245R | GB713 Q345R | GB713 Q370R | GB713 12Cr1MoVR |
| GB713 12Cr2Mo1R | GB713 13MnNiMoR | GB713 14Cr1MoR | GB713 15CrMoR | ||
| GB713 18MnMoNbR | |||||
| GB3531 | GB3531 09MnNiDR | GB3531 15MnNiDR | GB3531 16MnDR | ||
| DIN | DIN 17155 | DIN 17155 HI | DIN 17155 HII | DIN 17155 10CrMo910 | DIN 17155 13CrMo44 |
| DIN 17155 15Mo3 | DIN 17155 17Mn4 | DIN 17155 19Mn6 | |||






