ASTM A576 Grade 15L26 Introduce
ASTM A576 Grade 15L26 is a special-graded steel with a unique chemical composition and a wide range of mechanical properties. The steel is manufactured by a modified version of the open-hearth process, making it ideal for a wide range of engineering and construction applications. ASTM A576 Grade 15L26 is a low-alloy steel and is primarily used in pipe and structural applications requiring high strength and lower temperatures. The steel has a relatively low-carbon content, making it a versatile and cost-effective option.
Smelting temperature:1419°C - 1617°C
Application:Super hot rolled carbon steel rod
ASTM A576 Grade 15L26 Material Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of the ASTM A576 Grade 15L26 steel are as follows:
Element | Min | Max |
---|---|---|
Silicon (Si) | - | 0.1000 |
Sulfur (S) | - | 0.0500 |
Lead (Pb) | 0.1500 | 0.3500 |
PhOsphorus (P) | - | 0.0400 |
Manganese (Mn) | 1.1000 | 1.4000 |
Copper (Cu) | 0.2000 | - |
Carbon (C) | 0.2200 | 0.2900 |
Boron (B) | 0.0005 | 0.0030 |
ASTM A576 Grade 15L26 Material Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of the ASTM A576 Grade 15L26 steel are as follows:
YieldRp0.2 | ≤ 226 (MPa) |
TeileRm | ≤ 988 (MPa) |
ImpactKV/Ku | 22(J) |
ElongationA | 12% |
Reduction in cross section on fractureZ | 21% |
As-Heat-Treated Condition | Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc |
Brinell hardness (HBW) | 443 |
ASTM A576 Grade 15L26 Material Thermal Properties
The thermal performance parameters of the ASTM A576 Grade 15L26 steel are as follows:
Temperature (°C) | 13 | 995 | 616 |
Modulus of elasticity (GPa) | - | 845 | - |
Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C) | - | - | 34 |
Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C) | - | 12.3 | 43.2 |
Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C) | - | 423 | - |
Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m) | 0.23 | - | - |
Deity (kg/dm³) | - | - | 323 |
Poisson’s coefficient, ν | - | - | 312 |
ASTM A576 Grade 15L26 Material Machining Technology
ASTM A576 Grade 15L26 steel is a specific grade of steel that is widely used in a range of machining applications. It is a carbon-manganese steel usually used in heavy-duty applications, particularly in the automotive and shipbuilding industries. Despite its application versatility, machining ASTM A576 Grade 15L26 steel can generally be a difficult process due to its properties.