ASTM A600 M48 Introduce

ASTM A600 M48 steel is a type of high strength, alloyed steel that has been used for various engineering and industrial applications since the mid 20th century. It is a versatile material that is both light and strong, while steel with this name may often be referred to as a "general purpose steel" because of its wide range of uses, ASTM A600 M48 steel is actually a specific grade of steel, with specific chemical properties and specifications.

Smelting temperature:1496°C - 1882°C

Application:Tool Steel High Speed

ASTM A600 M48 Material Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of the ASTM A600 M48 steel are as follows:

ElementMinMax
Cobalt (Co)8.000010.0000
Tungsten (W)9.500010.5000
Vanadium (V)2.75003.2500
Molybdenum (Mo)4.75005.5000
Chromium (Cr)3.50004.0000
PhOsphorus (P)-0.0300
Sulfur (S)-0.0700
Manganese (Mn)0.15000.4000
Silicon (Si)0.15000.4000
Carbon (C)1.42001.5200
Sulfur (S)-0.0700
(Ni+Cu)-0.7500

ASTM A600 M48 Material Mechanical Properties

The mechanical properties of the ASTM A600 M48 steel are as follows:

YieldRp0.2 ≤ 522 (MPa)
TeileRm≤ 898 (MPa)
ImpactKV/Ku33(J)
ElongationA42%
Reduction in cross section on fractureZ32%
As-Heat-Treated ConditionSolution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc
Brinell hardness (HBW)312

ASTM A600 M48 Material Thermal Properties

The thermal performance parameters of the ASTM A600 M48 steel are as follows:

Temperature (°C)22223348
Modulus of elasticity (GPa)-748-
Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C)--11
Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C)-31.322.2
Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C)-411-
Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m)0.34--
Deity (kg/dm³)--214
Poisson’s coefficient, ν--341