EN 10225 S460G6 + Q Introduce
EN 10225 provides a comprehensive standard for the manufacture of hot rolled structural steel products for use in the offshore industry. It offers excellent weldability and fatigue performance characteristics, improved sectional properties and good cold workability. EN 10225 steels have applications in the offshore industry, construction, shipbuilding and the automotive industry, as well as other industries. The EN 10225 standard is essential for the offshore industry, as it guarantees that the materials used in their construction will be able to withstand the harsh environment of the offshore industry.
Smelting temperature:1434°C - 1835°C
Application:Weldable structural steel with fixed offshore structure - Technical delivery conditions
EN 10225 S460G6 + Q Material Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of the EN 10225 S460G6 + Q steel are as follows:
| Element | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Vanadium (V) | - | 0.1000 |
| Titanium (Ti) | - | 0.0400 |
| Tin (Sn) | - | 0.0200 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.1500 | 0.5500 |
| Antimony (Sb) | - | 0.0100 |
| Sulfur (S) | - | 0.0100 |
| Lead (Pb) | - | 0.0100 |
| PhOsphorus (P) | - | 0.0250 |
| Nickel (Ni) | - | 0.6500 |
| (Nb+V) | - | 0.1000 |
| (Nb+Ti+V) | - | 0.1200 |
| Niobium (Nb) | - | 0.0500 |
| Nitrogen (N) | - | 0.0140 |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | - | 0.2500 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 1.0000 | 1.6500 |
| Copper (Cu) | - | 0.3000 |
| (Cr+Ni+Cu+Mo) | - | 0.8000 |
| Chromium (Cr) | - | 0.3000 |
| Calcium (Ca) | - | 0.0050 |
| Carbon (C) | - | 0.1600 |
| Bismuth (Bi) | - | 0.0100 |
| Boron (B) | - | 0.0005 |
| Arsenic (As) | - | 0.0200 |
| Aluminum (Al) | - | 0.0600 |
EN 10225 S460G6 + Q Material Mechanical Properties
EN 10225 S460G6 + Q steel has a wide range of physical properties that make it an ideal material for many different uses. It has a relatively low density of approximately 7.68 g/cm3, which makes it an excellent option for applications where strength to weight ratio is important. The high chromium content of the alloy also gives it excellent corrosion resistance, making it a suitable material for use in corrosive environments. Another benefit of its composition is good formability, as the alloy tends to be malleable enough to cold form as well as heat treatable.
The mechanical properties of the EN 10225 S460G6 + Q steel are as follows:
| YieldRp0.2 | ≤ 285 (MPa) |
| TeileRm | ≤ 276 (MPa) |
| ImpactKV/Ku | 13(J) |
| ElongationA | 31% |
| Reduction in cross section on fractureZ | 12% |
| As-Heat-Treated Condition | Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc |
| Brinell hardness (HBW) | 343 |
EN 10225 S460G6 + Q Material Thermal Properties
The thermal performance parameters of the EN 10225 S460G6 + Q steel are as follows:
| Temperature (°C) | 13 | 398 | 125 |
| Modulus of elasticity (GPa) | - | 599 | - |
| Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C) | - | - | 33 |
| Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C) | - | 21.3 | 21.2 |
| Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C) | - | 414 | - |
| Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m) | 0.33 | - | - |
| Deity (kg/dm³) | - | - | 233 |
| Poisson’s coefficient, ν | - | - | 222 |
EN 10225 S460G6 + Q Material Machining Technology
EN 10225 S460G6 + Q steel is a highly versatile, corrosion-resistant material, making it suitable for use in a wide range of engineering and construction applications. It has a combination of both ferritic and austenitic types of stainless steel, giving it high strength, good workability and excellent corrosion resistance. The material also has excellent physical and mechanical properties, making it an ideal choice for components that will be exposed to regular wear or shock. Finally, it can be heat treated or receive different surface treatments in order to further improve its properties or increase its corrosion resistance.