GB 713 Q420R Introduce

GB 713 Q420R is a special steel grade designed and manufactured by the China Iron and Steel Research Institute Group (CISRI). It is a medium carbon structural steel usually applied in boiler and pressure vessels. GB 713 Q420R is a kind of low alloy steel, which is characterized by high strength, good ductility and resistance to corrosion. It also has a low thermal expansion coefficient, good toughness and high hardness. This steel is also well known for its excellent welding performance and its convenience for machining.

Smelting temperature:1752°C - 1297°C

Application:Steel plate for boiler

GB 713 Q420R Material Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of the GB 713 Q420R steel are as follows:

ElementMinMax
Sulfur (S)-0.0100
PhOsphorus (P)-0.0200
Titanium (Ti)-0.0300
Vanadium (V)-0.1000
Niobium (Nb)0.01500.0500
Molybdenum (Mo)-0.0800
Chromium (Cr)-0.3000
Nickel (Ni)0.20000.5000
Copper (Cu)-0.3000
Manganese (Mn)1.30001.7000
Silicon (Si)-0.5500
Carbon (C)-0.2000

GB 713 Q420R Material Mechanical Properties

The mechanical properties of the GB 713 Q420R steel are as follows:

YieldRp0.2 ≤ 139 (MPa)
TeileRm≤ 287 (MPa)
ImpactKV/Ku22(J)
ElongationA12%
Reduction in cross section on fractureZ14%
As-Heat-Treated ConditionSolution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc
Brinell hardness (HBW)211

GB 713 Q420R Material Thermal Properties

The thermal performance parameters of the GB 713 Q420R steel are as follows:

Temperature (°C)23868415
Modulus of elasticity (GPa)-738-
Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C)--34
Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C)-13.321.2
Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C)-323-
Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m)0.41--
Deity (kg/dm³)--213
Poisson’s coefficient, ν--332