ASTM A387/A387M A387 K11757 Introduce

ASTM A387/A387M A387 K11757 is a low alloy steel plate for use in pressure vessels and boilers for welded construction. It is also suitable for use in heat exchangers, research reactors and organic and inorganic chemical reactors.

Smelting temperature:1526°C - 1914°C

Application:Pressure vessel plate, alloy steel, chrome molybdenum

ASTM A387/A387M A387 K11757 Material Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of the ASTM A387/A387M A387 K11757 steel are as follows:

ElementMinMax
Silicon (Si)0.13000.4500
Sulfur (S)-0.0250
PhOsphorus (P)-0.0250
Molybdenum (Mo)0.40000.6500
Manganese (Mn)0.35000.7300
Chromium (Cr)0.74001.2100
Carbon (C)0.04000.1700

ASTM A387/A387M A387 K11757 Material Mechanical Properties

ASTM A387/A387M A387 K11757 steel requires either normalizing, tempered/quenched, or annealing treatments. Normalizing temperatures should be set between 845-925°C followed by air cooling. Tempered/quenched treatments involve heating the steel to 790-845°C and then quenching the steel in water or oil. Alternately, annealing treatments can be done at a temperature range of 760-845°C and air cooling.

The mechanical properties of the ASTM A387/A387M A387 K11757 steel are as follows:

YieldRp0.2 ≤ 811 (MPa)
TeileRm≤ 653 (MPa)
ImpactKV/Ku21(J)
ElongationA11%
Reduction in cross section on fractureZ44%
As-Heat-Treated ConditionSolution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc
Brinell hardness (HBW)323

ASTM A387/A387M A387 K11757 Material Thermal Properties

The thermal performance parameters of the ASTM A387/A387M A387 K11757 steel are as follows:

Temperature (°C)41154699
Modulus of elasticity (GPa)-491-
Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C)--33
Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C)-24.323.2
Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C)-243-
Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m)0.11--
Deity (kg/dm³)--313
Poisson’s coefficient, ν--321

ASTM A387/A387M A387 K11757 Material Machining Technology

ASTM A387/A387M A387 K11757 steel is a popular choice among manufacturers and machinists as it is corrosion and oxidation-resistant, tough, and affordable. It is also heat-treatable and can be machined with relative ease.