ASTM A240/A240M S31600 Introduce
The ASTM A240/A240M S31600 steel is an incredibly versatile and economical metal that has been used in numerous industrial applications. It is suitable for a wide range of applications due to its unique properties which provide it with high strength and good corrosion resistance. It is also extremely ductile and malleable, which allows it to be easily formed into the desired shape and size. The ASTM A240/A240M S31600 steel is available in various grades, sizes and shapes, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of industrial and construction applications.
Smelting temperature:1495°C - 1469°C
Application:Heat-resistant chrome and chrome-nickel stainless steel sheets, sheets and strips for pressure vessels
ASTM A240/A240M S31600 Material Mechanical Properties
Another mechanical property of ASTM A240/A240M S31600 steel is its hardness. This type of steel is typically between 26 and 29 on the Rockwell B scale. This degree of hardness is ideal for construction and other applications as it enables the material to withstand wear and tear better than softer metals.
The mechanical properties of the ASTM A240/A240M S31600 steel are as follows:
| YieldRp0.2 | ≤ 325 (MPa) |
| TeileRm | ≤ 232 (MPa) |
| ImpactKV/Ku | 22(J) |
| ElongationA | 21% |
| Reduction in cross section on fractureZ | 14% |
| As-Heat-Treated Condition | Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc |
| Brinell hardness (HBW) | 433 |
ASTM A240/A240M S31600 Material Thermal Properties
The thermal performance parameters of the ASTM A240/A240M S31600 steel are as follows:
| Temperature (°C) | 12 | 189 | 224 |
| Modulus of elasticity (GPa) | - | 565 | - |
| Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C) | - | - | 34 |
| Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C) | - | 31.3 | 24.2 |
| Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C) | - | 131 | - |
| Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m) | 0.13 | - | - |
| Deity (kg/dm³) | - | - | 414 |
| Poisson’s coefficient, ν | - | - | 324 |
ASTM A240/A240M S31600 Material Machining Technology
The ideal cutting tools for machining ASTM A240/A240M S31600 steel are carbide-tipped cutting tools due to their hardness and durability. These tools are designed to provide excellent chip clearance and minimal chatter when machining stainless steel.