ASTM A36/A36M - 05 - Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
Mechanical Properties
Strength
| Tensile | 58 - 80 ksi |
| Yield | 36 ksi |
Strain
Plates and Bars
| Elongation in 8 in | 20% |
| Elongation in 2 in | 23% |
Shapes
| Elongation in 8 in | 20% |
| Elongation in 2 in | 21% |
Chemical Properties
All shapes and sizes:
| Element | Range, % |
|---|---|
| Carbon | 0.25 - 0.29 |
| Manganese | 0.6 - 0.90 |
| Phosphorus, max | 0.04 |
| Sulfur, max | 0.05 |
| Silicon | 0.15 - 0.40 |
| Copper, min | 0.20 |