A36 steel is a staple in the steel industry and Kloeckner Metals routinely stocks it in coil, cut to length, hot rolled, and discrete formats nationwide.
| Format | Grade | Sizes routinely stocked (Imperial units) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness | Width | Length | ||
| Coil | SA36 | 3/16" - 1/2" | 84", 96" | Any |
| Cut to Length | SA36 | 3/16" - 1/2" | 84" - 96" | Any |
| Hot Rolled (Strip Mill) | A36 / SA36 | 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2" | 48", 60", 72" | Any |
| Discrete (Mill Rolled) | A36 / SA36 | 3/16", 1/4", 5/16" | 84" - 120" | 240" - 480" |
| Discrete (Mill Rolled) | A36 / SA36 | 3/8" - 12" | 72" - 144" | 240" - 480" |
A36 is the most common type of steel plate used in construction because of its ratio of strength to ductility, but it shows up in a wide range of industries due to its broad versatility.
This grade is easily machined, welded, and formed, making it a versatile all-purpose steel. It is fairly ductile and can elongate to about 20% of its original length when testing its tensile strength. The combination of strength and ductility means it has excellent impact strength at room temperature. Because of its low carbon content, it can be heat treated without adverse effects on its properties. One disadvantage to A36 steel is that it does not have high corrosion resistance due to its low levels of nickel and chromium.
This steel grade is used in a number of industries, including infrastructure, construction, oil and gas, and the industrial manufacturing industry.
A36 steel plate is the most common type of steel alloy.
Somewhere you won’t find it is in reinforcing bar, or rebar, because of its high ductility, but otherwise, it is a great standby for your steel plate needs.
The machinery rate is about 72%, while the average surface putting feed is 120 feet per minute. It is not as easy to machine as, for example, 1018.
A36 steel plate has good weldability and any welding method can be used. The welds and joints will be high quality.
It can be heat treated at the following temperatures:
This grade is easily machined, welded, and formed, making it a versatile all-purpose steel. It is fairly ductile and can elongate to about 20% of its original length when testing its tensile strength. The combination of strength and ductility means it has excellent impact strength at room temperature. Because of its low carbon content, it can be heat treated without adverse effects on its properties. One disadvantage to A36 steel is that it does not have high corrosion resistance due to its low levels of nickel and chromium.
This steel grade is used in a number of industries, including infrastructure, construction, oil and gas, and the industrial manufacturing industry.
A36 steel plate is the most common type of steel alloy.
Somewhere you won’t find it is in reinforcing bar, or rebar, because of its high ductility, but otherwise, it is a great standby for your steel plate needs.
The machinery rate is about 72%, while the average surface putting feed is 120 feet per minute. It is not as easy to machine as, for example, 1018.
A36 steel plate has good weldability and any welding method can be used. The welds and joints will be high quality.
It can be heat treated at the following temperatures:
| C | Cu | Fe | Mn | P | Si | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 - 0.290% | 0.20% | 98.0% | 1.03% | 0.040% | 0.280% | 0.050% |
| Mechanical Properties | ||
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Imperial | |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 400 - 550 MPa | 58,000 - 79,800 PSI |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 250 MPa | 36,300 PSI |
| Elongation at Break (in 200 mm) | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Elongation at Break (in 50 mm) | 23.0% | 23.0% |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 200 GPa | 29,000 KSI |
| Bulk Modulus (Typical for Steel) | 140 GPa | 20,300 KSI |
| Poissons Ratio | 0.260 | 0.260 |
| Shear Modulus | 79.3 GPa | 11,500 KSI |
ANSWER:
A36 Steel is the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) designation for carbon steel with a yield strength of 36,000 PSI. Unlike most other grades that are designated by their chemical composition, the “36” corresponds to its mechanical properties. This has to do with the fact that while with other grades, their chemical composition is the determining factor for important properties, for A36, its yield strength is its defining characteristic, while the chemical composition is less strict.
ANSWER:
ASTM A36 steel is one of the most widely manufactured steel plates because of its strength and versatility. While it can be both hot rolled or cold drawn, it is typically hot rolled.
ANSWER:
The difference between an A and a SA designation has to do with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code endorsement. If A36 steel meets the SA specification for ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section II, then it can be designated SA36 and can be used in boiler and pressure vessels.
Learn more about the difference between A36 and SA36.
ANSWER:
Like most carbon steel plates, it is made when iron ore, coal, and alloying elements are mixed in a furnace, burning away impurities. Once the correct chemical composition has been achieved, it is solidified into an ingot. A36 is typically hot rolled, meaning it is formed to its final dimensions at elevated temperatures using rollers.
ANSWER:
We consider it to be structural steel plate, carbon steel plate, HSLA steel plate, and, at thicknesses over 3″, heavy steel plate.
ANSWER:
A36 Steel is the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) designation for carbon steel with a yield strength of 36,000 PSI. Unlike most other grades that are designated by their chemical composition, the “36” corresponds to its mechanical properties. This has to do with the fact that while with other grades, their chemical composition is the determining factor for important properties, for A36, its yield strength is its defining characteristic, while the chemical composition is less strict.
ANSWER:
ASTM A36 steel is one of the most widely manufactured steel plates because of its strength and versatility. While it can be both hot rolled or cold drawn, it is typically hot rolled.
ANSWER:
The difference between an A and a SA designation has to do with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code endorsement. If A36 steel meets the SA specification for ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section II, then it can be designated SA36 and can be used in boiler and pressure vessels.
Learn more about the difference between A36 and SA36.
ANSWER:
Like most carbon steel plates, it is made when iron ore, coal, and alloying elements are mixed in a furnace, burning away impurities. Once the correct chemical composition has been achieved, it is solidified into an ingot. A36 is typically hot rolled, meaning it is formed to its final dimensions at elevated temperatures using rollers.
ANSWER:
We consider it to be structural steel plate, carbon steel plate, HSLA steel plate, and, at thicknesses over 3″, heavy steel plate.
To calculate the weight of a steel plate, you need to answer a few...
When starting a new commercial or residential project, you will want the right structural...
Annealing is a specific process of heat treatment that alters the properties of metal....
Overview of Heat Treatment All of the typical processes performed on metals produce heat, whether it’s welding...
In our last blog post, we covered the three stages of heat treatment that...
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A36 and the American Society for...
Structural steel is one of the most widely used materials in commercial and industrial...
X
The Kloeckner Metals website uses modern technologies. Unfortunately, your browser doesn't support those technologies.
Download the latest version of one of these browsers to experience the site:
