ASTM A572/A572M:2021 Grade 42 Steel: Specifications & Listings

ASTM A572/A572M:2021 Grade 42: Grade 42: high-strength low-alloy columbium-vanadium structural steel. Specified in ASTM A572/A572M:2021.

Category: Structural Steel
Grade Details
GradeASTM A572/A572M:2021 Grade 42
Standard ASTM A572/A572M:2021
ApplicationsRiveted, bolted or welded structures
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Grade Standard Match
ASTM A572/A572M Grade 42 ASTM A572/A572M:2018 Strong Match
AS/NZS 3678 Grade 450 AS/NZS 3678:2016 Strong Match
AS/NZS Grade 500 AS/NZS 3597:2008 Strong Match
IS 2062 E410C IS 2062:2011 Close Alternative
IS 2062 E410A IS 2062:2011 Close Alternative
IS 2062 E410BR IS 2062:2011 Close Alternative
IS 2062 E410B0 IS 2062:2011 Close Alternative
IS 2062 E410 IS 2062:2006 Close Alternative
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Chemical Composition (%)
C Mn P S Si
<=0.21 <=1.35 <=0.030 <=0.030 <=0.40
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength >=415 MPa
Yield Strength >=290 MPa
Elongation >=20%
Condition Tension test per Table 4; one set of minimum values for all product thicknesses; Elongation is in 200 mm gauge length, 50 mm values in the tensile block

More data from ASTM A572/A572M:2021

From the standard
Tensile requirements 4 properties
Yield point, min
290 MPa
Tensile strength, min
415 MPa
Elongation in 200 mm, min
20%
Elongation in 50 mm, min
24%
Elongation not required for floor plate; reduced for plates wider than 600 mm.
Source: ASTM A572/A572M:2021, Table 4

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