ASTM A331 Grade E52100 Introduce

ASTM A331 Grade E52100 is a cold-drawn, low-alloy steel that has a higher yield strength than some other types of steel. The material is also heat-treatable and has excellent weldability, making it suitable for a variety of industrial applications. The steel has a low carbon content range of 0.25-0.30%, making it relatively soft and easy to work with.

Smelting temperature:1688°C - 1278°C

Application:Cold rolled alloy steel rod

ASTM A331 Grade E52100 Material Chemical Composition

The chemical composition of the ASTM A331 Grade E52100 steel are as follows:

ElementMinMax
Chromium (Cr)1.30001.6000
PhOsphorus (P)-0.0250
Sulfur (S)-0.0250
Manganese (Mn)0.25000.4500
Silicon (Si)0.15000.3500
Carbon (C)0.98001.1000

ASTM A331 Grade E52100 Material Mechanical Properties

The mechanical properties of the ASTM A331 Grade E52100 steel are as follows:

YieldRp0.2 ≤ 389 (MPa)
TeileRm≤ 144 (MPa)
ImpactKV/Ku14(J)
ElongationA14%
Reduction in cross section on fractureZ43%
As-Heat-Treated ConditionSolution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc
Brinell hardness (HBW)322

ASTM A331 Grade E52100 Material Thermal Properties

The thermal performance parameters of the ASTM A331 Grade E52100 steel are as follows:

Temperature (°C)31711447
Modulus of elasticity (GPa)-878-
Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C)--12
Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C)-44.312.2
Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C)-144-
Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m)0.32--
Deity (kg/dm³)--233
Poisson’s coefficient, ν--343