GB/T 16270 Q550E Introduce

GB/T 16270 Q550E Carbon and Low-alloy High-strength Structural Steel Plate is one of the most widely used steels available and belongs to a class of materials known as high strength-low alloy (HSLA) steel. It is the primary structural steel used in construction and civil engineering projects where lightweight and high strength are necessary components. GB/T 16270 Q550E Carbon and Low-alloy High-strength Structural Steel Plate is composed of several different components, including carbon, manganese, silicon, nickel, chromium, and molybdenum. All of these components interact with each other and the individual elements combine to form an incredibly strong substance.

Smelting temperature:1832°C - 1699°C

Application:Quenched and tempered steel plate for high strength structure

GB/T 16270 Q550E Material Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of the GB/T 16270 Q550E steel are as follows:

ElementMinMax
Vanadium (V)-0.1200
Titanium (Ti)-0.2000
Silicon (Si)-0.6000
Sulfur (S)-0.0200
PhOsphorus (P)-0.0250
Nickel (Ni)-0.8000
Niobium (Nb)-0.1100
Nitrogen (N)-0.0150
Molybdenum (Mo)-0.3000
Manganese (Mn)-2.0000
Copper (Cu)-0.8000
Chromium (Cr)-0.8000
Carbon (C)-0.1800
Boron (B)-0.0040
Aluminum (Al)0.0150-

GB/T 16270 Q550E Material Mechanical Properties

The mechanical properties of the GB/T 16270 Q550E steel are as follows:

YieldRp0.2 ≤ 338 (MPa)
TeileRm≤ 674 (MPa)
ImpactKV/Ku21(J)
ElongationA32%
Reduction in cross section on fractureZ43%
As-Heat-Treated ConditionSolution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc
Brinell hardness (HBW)121

GB/T 16270 Q550E Material Thermal Properties

The thermal performance parameters of the GB/T 16270 Q550E steel are as follows:

Temperature (°C)43294327
Modulus of elasticity (GPa)-547-
Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C)--42
Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C)-24.311.2
Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C)-121-
Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m)0.14--
Deity (kg/dm³)--244
Poisson’s coefficient, ν--212

GB/T 16270 Q550E Material Machining Technology

The manufacturing industry has a wide range of steels available for machining operations. GB/T 16270 Q550E steel is a popular structural steel used in China in the production of several machine components and structures, such as automotive parts, railway components, and building structures. Steel with its unique properties allows for great precision and accuracy in machining operations.