Engineering grade
ASTM A36 Steel
Widely used American structural steel designation for plate.
General grade information
ASTM A36 is an American structural carbon steel designation, generally used for plates and shapes in fabrication and construction.
Typical applications
- Fabrication
- Structural plate work
- Base plates and general industrial use
Product forms, subject to availability
- MS Plates
Typical chemical composition — ASTM A36
| Element | Typical range (%) |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | ≤ 0.25 – 0.29 (by thickness) |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.80 – 1.20 (plates > 20 mm) |
| Silicon (Si) | ≤ 0.40 |
| Sulphur (S) | ≤ 0.050 |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.040 |
Equivalent grades
- S275JR (approx.)
- IS 2062 E250 (approx.)
Equivalents are approximate. Reference ranges only — actual batch values confirmed per enquiry.
About our ASTM A36 stock
The information above is general for the ASTM A36 designation. Exact composition, hardness, strength and heat-treatment condition of a specific batch are not stated here and must be confirmed per enquiry.
Availability subject to current stock confirmation. Grades, sizes, lengths and quantities vary with current inventory.
Material documentation can be discussed and confirmed against the specific requirement and available records.
Other grades: EN8 · EN9 · EN19 · EN24 · C45 · P20 · EN31 · MS · S235JR · S275JR
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