ASTM A508/A508M Grade 5 Class 1 Introduce
ASTM A508/A508M Grade 5 Class 1 provides a higher strength-to-weight ratio than standard carbon steels. It can easily be welded and is damage-resistant, decreasing the possibility of stress-induced fatigue failure. The addition of vanadium and niobium improves the microstructure and contributes to the steels superior strength and impact properties. The steel is tested for a variety of conditions for mechanical properties, including hardness, toughness, yield strength, tensile strength, microstructure, elongation, impact resistance, and grain size. ASTM A508/A508M Grade 5 Class 1 offers a number of advantages for applications that require high strength, good impact resistance and increased corrosion resistance. It is an economical solution for a variety of applications, making it a great choice for industrial and commercial projects.
Smelting temperature:1577°C - 1349°C
Application:Carbon steel and alloy steel forgings for quenching and tempering vacuum treatment of pressure vessels
ASTM A508/A508M Grade 5 Class 1 Material Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of the ASTM A508/A508M Grade 5 Class 1 steel are as follows:
| Element | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | - | 0.2300 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.2000 | 0.4000 |
| PhOsphorus (P) | - | 0.0200 |
| Sulfur (S) | - | 0.0200 |
| Silicon (Si) | - | 0.3000 |
| Nickel (Ni) | 2.8000 | 3.9000 |
| Chromium (Cr) | 1.5000 | 2.0000 |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 0.4000 | 0.6000 |
| Copper (Cu) | - | 0.2500 |
| Vanadium (V) | - | 0.0800 |
| (Cb) | - | 0.0100 |
| Titanium (Ti) | - | 0.0150 |
| Calcium (Ca) | - | 0.0150 |
| Boron (B) | - | 0.0030 |
| Aluminum (Al) | - | 0.0250 |
| Silicon (Si) | - | 0.3000 |
| Aluminum (Al) | - | 0.0250 |
ASTM A508/A508M Grade 5 Class 1 Material Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of the ASTM A508/A508M Grade 5 Class 1 steel are as follows:
| YieldRp0.2 | ≤ 893 (MPa) |
| TeileRm | ≤ 465 (MPa) |
| ImpactKV/Ku | 31(J) |
| ElongationA | 12% |
| Reduction in cross section on fractureZ | 33% |
| As-Heat-Treated Condition | Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc |
| Brinell hardness (HBW) | 411 |
ASTM A508/A508M Grade 5 Class 1 Material Thermal Properties
The thermal performance parameters of the ASTM A508/A508M Grade 5 Class 1 steel are as follows:
| Temperature (°C) | 11 | 895 | 636 |
| Modulus of elasticity (GPa) | - | 462 | - |
| Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C) | - | - | 43 |
| Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C) | - | 24.3 | 43.2 |
| Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C) | - | 233 | - |
| Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m) | 0.44 | - | - |
| Deity (kg/dm³) | - | - | 221 |
| Poisson’s coefficient, ν | - | - | 224 |