ASTM A709/A709M Grade 690W Type B Introduce

ASTM A709/A709M Grade 690W Type B is a type of high strength, low-alloy structural steel designed to provide superior corrosion resistance and enhanced strength at elevated temperatures. The standard specifies the grades, types, shapes and sizes of {stnadard} steel that meet the requirements for performance in various applications. A709/A709M steel is available as a full range of plates, sheets, strips, bars, shapes, and rounds and is used in a wide variety of applications in the construction industry.

Smelting temperature:1686°C - 1426°C

Application:Structural steel for bridge

ASTM A709/A709M Grade 690W Type B Material Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of the ASTM A709/A709M Grade 690W Type B steel are as follows:

ElementMinMax
Boron (B)0.00050.0050
Titanium (Ti)0.01000.0300
Vanadium (V)0.03000.0800
Molybdenum (Mo)0.15000.2500
Chromium (Cr)0.40000.6500
PhOsphorus (P)-0.0350
Sulfur (S)-0.0350
Manganese (Mn)0.70001.0000
Silicon (Si)0.20000.3500
Carbon (C)0.12000.2100

ASTM A709/A709M Grade 690W Type B Material Mechanical Properties

ASTM A709/A709M Grade 690W Type B steel is a highly engineered, low-alloy structural steel commonly used in modern engineering applications due to its exceptional combination of mechanical properties that make it an ideal choice for creating structures that need to be strong, durable, and yet lightweight. The steel is part of a family of steels known as ASTM A709/A709M Grade 690W Type B, and is produced in a variety of grades with different chemical compositions, mechanical properties, and physical characteristics.

The mechanical properties of the ASTM A709/A709M Grade 690W Type B steel are as follows:

YieldRp0.2 ≤ 249 (MPa)
TeileRm≤ 486 (MPa)
ImpactKV/Ku23(J)
ElongationA41%
Reduction in cross section on fractureZ23%
As-Heat-Treated ConditionSolution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc
Brinell hardness (HBW)122

ASTM A709/A709M Grade 690W Type B Material Thermal Properties

The thermal performance parameters of the ASTM A709/A709M Grade 690W Type B steel are as follows:

Temperature (°C)13475869
Modulus of elasticity (GPa)-352-
Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C)--34
Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C)-43.312.2
Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C)-341-
Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m)0.34--
Deity (kg/dm³)--232
Poisson’s coefficient, ν--434