ASTM A508/A508M Grade 22 Class 4 Introduce

ASTM A508/A508M Grade 22 Class 4 provides a higher strength-to-weight ratio than standard carbon steels. It can easily be welded and is damage-resistant, decreasing the possibility of stress-induced fatigue failure. The addition of vanadium and niobium improves the microstructure and contributes to the steels superior strength and impact properties. The steel is tested for a variety of conditions for mechanical properties, including hardness, toughness, yield strength, tensile strength, microstructure, elongation, impact resistance, and grain size. ASTM A508/A508M Grade 22 Class 4 offers a number of advantages for applications that require high strength, good impact resistance and increased corrosion resistance. It is an economical solution for a variety of applications, making it a great choice for industrial and commercial projects.

Smelting temperature:1193°C - 1652°C

Application:Carbon steel and alloy steel forgings for quenching and tempering vacuum treatment of pressure vessels

ASTM A508/A508M Grade 22 Class 4 Material Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of the ASTM A508/A508M Grade 22 Class 4 steel are as follows:

ElementMinMax
Carbon (C)0.11000.1500
Manganese (Mn)0.30000.6000
PhOsphorus (P)-0.0150
Sulfur (S)-0.0150
Silicon (Si)-0.3500
Nickel (Ni)-0.2500
Chromium (Cr)2.00002.5000
Molybdenum (Mo)0.90001.1000
Copper (Cu)-0.2500
Vanadium (V)-0.0200
(Cb)-0.0100
Titanium (Ti)-0.0150
Calcium (Ca)-0.0150
Boron (B)-0.0030
Aluminum (Al)-0.0250

ASTM A508/A508M Grade 22 Class 4 Material Mechanical Properties

The mechanical properties of the ASTM A508/A508M Grade 22 Class 4 steel are as follows:

YieldRp0.2 ≤ 463 (MPa)
TeileRm≤ 192 (MPa)
ImpactKV/Ku14(J)
ElongationA33%
Reduction in cross section on fractureZ22%
As-Heat-Treated ConditionSolution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc
Brinell hardness (HBW)122

ASTM A508/A508M Grade 22 Class 4 Material Thermal Properties

The thermal performance parameters of the ASTM A508/A508M Grade 22 Class 4 steel are as follows:

Temperature (°C)33868148
Modulus of elasticity (GPa)-454-
Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C)--44
Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C)-23.314.2
Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C)-323-
Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m)0.11--
Deity (kg/dm³)--313
Poisson’s coefficient, ν--321