Introduction to ASTM A36 Mild/Low Carbon Steel
ASTM A3 6 stands out as the prime choice for mild and hot-rolled steel applications. Renowned for itsexceptional welding properties, it proves versatile across various fabrication processes including grindingpunching, tapping, drilling, and machining.
Unlike cold roll c1018, ASTM A36 boasts a yield strength conducive to easier bending, making it a preferredoption for numerous structural projects. While larger diameters are uncommon in AST'M A36 due to theprevalence of c1018 hot roll rounds, its availability extends to rectangle bars, square bars, circular rods, and aspectrum of steel shapes encompassing channels, angles, H-beams, and I-beams.
ASTM A36 Steel chemical Compositions
| Element | Content |
| Carbon,C | 0.25-0.290 % |
| Copper, Cu | 0.20% |
| Iron, Fe | 98.0% |
| Manganese,Mn | 1.03% |
| Phosphorous,P | 0.040% |
| Silicon, Si | 0.280% |
| Sulfur, s | 0.050% |
