ASTM A131 Grade A B D E

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General Product Description

ASTM A131 Grades A, B, D, and E are ordinary-strength structural steels with a minimum specified yield strength of 34 ksi and specified minimum Charpy V-notch impact toughness properties.

Applications

Typical applications include shipbuilding and mobile offshore drilling units and structures.

Available Dimensions

Grade
Grade
Grade A
Product type
Plate
Thickness
(inmm)
0.1875 - 3.004.762 - 76.2
Width
(inmm)
72 - 129.91800 - 3299
Length
(inmm)
240 - 10206100 - 25910
Grade
Grade
Grade B
Product type
Plate
Thickness
(inmm)
0.1875 - 2.004.762 - 50.8
Width
(inmm)
72 - 129.91800 - 3299
Length
(inmm)
240 - 10206100 - 25910
Grade
Grade
Grade D
Product type
Plate
Thickness
(inmm)
0.1875 - 3.944.762 - 100
Width
(inmm)
72 - 129.91800 - 3299
Length
(inmm)
240 - 10206100 - 25910
Grade
Grade
Grade E
Product type
Plate
Thickness
(inmm)
0.197 - 3.945.00 - 100
Width
(inmm)
75 - 129.91900 - 3299
Length
(inmm)
240 - 5906100 - 15000

Width: Please inquire for available plate widths for thicknesses less than 0.250 in. For plate thicknesses of 0.250 in. or greater inquire for widths less than 72 in. or over 120 in.

Length: Please inquire for plate lengths <240 in. and greater than the listed maxima.

Mechanical Properties

Tensile testing is performed in the transverse direction.

Grade
Grade
Grade A
Thickness
(inmm)
0.1875 - 3.004.762 - 76.2
Yield strength
(min ksi)
34
Tensile strength
(ksi)
58 - 75
Elongation in 2" 1)
(min %)
24
Elongation in 8" 2)
(min %)
21
Grade
Grade
Grade B
Thickness
(inmm)
0.1875 - 2.004.762 - 50.8
Yield strength
(min ksi)
34
Tensile strength
(ksi)
58 - 75
Elongation in 2" 1)
(min %)
24
Elongation in 8" 2)
(min %)
21
Grade
Grade
Grade D
Thickness
(inmm)
0.1875 - 3.944.762 - 100
Yield strength
(min ksi)
34
Tensile strength
(ksi)
58 - 75
Elongation in 2" 1)
(min %)
24
Elongation in 8" 2)
(min %)
21
Grade
Grade
Grade E
Thickness
(inmm)
0.197 - 3.945.00 - 100
Yield strength
(min ksi)
34
Tensile strength
(ksi)
58 - 75
Elongation in 2" 1)
(min %)
24
Elongation in 8" 2)
(min %)
21

1) For plates over 3.5 in. in thickness, a deduction from the specified percentage elongation in 2 in. shall be made in accordance with ASTM A6 Elongation Requirement Adjustments.

2) For plates less than 5/16 in. in thickness , a deduction from the specified 8” elongation percentage shall be made in accordance with ASTM A6 Elongation Requirement Adjustments.

Impact Properties

Grade
Grade
Grade A
Thickness
(inmm)
2.001 - 2.8050.83 - 71.1
Test temperature
(°F)
68
Min Longitudinal Average Energy 1)
(ft-lbs)
25
Min transverse average energy 1)
(ft-lbs)
17
Grade
Grade
Grade A
Thickness
(inmm)
2.801 - 3.0071.15 - 76.2
Test temperature
(°F)
68
Min Longitudinal Average Energy 1)
(ft-lbs)
30
Min transverse average energy 1)
(ft-lbs)
20
Grade
Grade
Grade B
Thickness
(inmm)
1.001 - 2.0025.43 - 50.8
Test temperature
(°F)
32
Min Longitudinal Average Energy 1)
(ft-lbs)
20
Min transverse average energy 1)
(ft-lbs)
14
Grade
Grade
Grade D
Thickness
(inmm)
0.251 - 2.006.38 - 50.8
Test temperature
(°F)
-4
Min Longitudinal Average Energy 1)
(ft-lbs)
20
Min transverse average energy 1)
(ft-lbs)
14
Grade
Grade
Grade D
Thickness
(inmm)
2.001 - 2.8050.83 - 71.1
Test temperature
(°F)
-4
Min Longitudinal Average Energy 1)
(ft-lbs)
25
Min transverse average energy 1)
(ft-lbs)
17
Grade
Grade
Grade D
Thickness
(inmm)
2.801 - 3.9471.15 - 100
Test temperature
(°F)
-4
Min Longitudinal Average Energy 1)
(ft-lbs)
30
Min transverse average energy 1)
(ft-lbs)
20
Grade
Grade
Grade E
Thickness
(inmm)
0.251 - 2.006.38 - 50.8
Test temperature
(°F)
-40
Min Longitudinal Average Energy 1)
(ft-lbs)
20
Min transverse average energy 1)
(ft-lbs)
14
Grade
Grade
Grade E
Thickness
(inmm)
2.001 - 2.8050.83 - 71.1
Test temperature
(°F)
-40
Min Longitudinal Average Energy 1)
(ft-lbs)
25
Min transverse average energy 1)
(ft-lbs)
17
Grade
Grade
Grade E
Thickness
(inmm)
2.801 - 3.9471.15 - 100
Test temperature
(°F)
-40
Min Longitudinal Average Energy 1)
(ft-lbs)
30
Min transverse average energy 1)
(ft-lbs)
20

1) Specimen orientation at the option of the manufacturer unless otherwise specified in the order.

No more than one value below the specified minimum average energy, but no less than 70% of the specified minimum average energy value.

Minimum average energy for full-size specimens. Refer to ASTM A131 for sub-size specimen energy requirements.

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