ASTM A572/A572M A572 Grade 42 Type 1 Introduce

The primary purpose of the ASTM A572/A572M standard is to provide performance standards for HSLA steel used in transportation and construction applications. This standard helps to ensure that HSLA steel meets the requirements specified for a particular application.

Smelting temperature:1376°C - 1354°C

Application:Technical specification for high strength low alloy cobalt vanadium structural steel

ASTM A572/A572M A572 Grade 42 Type 1 Material Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of the ASTM A572/A572M A572 Grade 42 Type 1 steel are as follows:

ElementMinMax
Vanadium (V)0.01000.1500
Silicon (Si)-0.4000
Sulfur (S)-0.0500
PhOsphorus (P)-0.0400
Manganese (Mn)-1.3500
Copper (Cu)0.2000-
Carbon (C)-0.2100

ASTM A572/A572M A572 Grade 42 Type 1 Material Mechanical Properties

The surface hardness of this steel is also notable, with the Brinell hardness scale value ranging from 216–302 for different grades. Brinell hardness is a measure of how hard a material is when subjected to an indentation test. ASTM A572/A572M A572 Grade 42 Type 1 steel is also known for its good ductility, which is a measure of the material's ability to be drawn into a wire form without breaking.

The mechanical properties of the ASTM A572/A572M A572 Grade 42 Type 1 steel are as follows:

YieldRp0.2 ≤ 217 (MPa)
TeileRm≤ 759 (MPa)
ImpactKV/Ku44(J)
ElongationA33%
Reduction in cross section on fractureZ24%
As-Heat-Treated ConditionSolution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc
Brinell hardness (HBW)234

ASTM A572/A572M A572 Grade 42 Type 1 Material Thermal Properties

The thermal performance parameters of the ASTM A572/A572M A572 Grade 42 Type 1 steel are as follows:

Temperature (°C)12738712
Modulus of elasticity (GPa)-657-
Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C)--11
Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C)-22.312.2
Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C)-123-
Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m)0.34--
Deity (kg/dm³)--222
Poisson’s coefficient, ν--144

ASTM A572/A572M A572 Grade 42 Type 1 Material Machining Technology

One of the main advantages of ASTM A572/A572M A572 Grade 42 Type 1 steel is its excellent weldability. This steel can be welded using a variety of welding processes, including shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW). Additionally, this steel is relatively easy to weld, as it only requires preheating for highly restrained joints. The mechanical properties of the welds are also good due to the low carbon and manganese content of this steel.