Bethlehem Steel ASTM A588 Grade B >5 to 8 in. thick, steel plate

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Bethlehem Steel ASTM A588 Grade B >5 to 8 in. thick, steel plate (discontinued **)
Categories:	Metal; Ferrous Metal; Alloy Steel; Low Alloy Steel; ASTM Steel
Material Notes:	A high strength, corrosion resistant grade, the oxide of which forms a protective coating. This grade, while similar to A242 is available in greater thicknesses. Used in many painted and unpainted applications. Information provided by Bethlehem Steel Corporation Data published in 1997. Bethlehem Steel in no longer in business.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	7.80 g/cc	Typical of ASTM Steel

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Brinell	130	based on conversion from tensile strength
Hardness, Rockwell B	72	based on conversion from tensile strength
Tensile Strength at Break	>= 63000 psi
Tensile Strength, Yield	>= 42000 psi
Elongation at Break	>= 19 %	in 2", > 24" W
Bend Radius, Minimum	1.0 t	≤3/4" W; ASTM A6 PARA. S14
	1.5 t	>3/4 to 1" W; ASTM A6 PARA. S14
	2.0 t	>1 to 1-1/2" W; ASTM A6 PARA. S14
	2.5 t	>1-1/2 to 2" W; ASTM A6 PARA. S14
	3.0 t	>2" W; ASTM A6 PARA. S14

Component Elements Properties	Original Value	Comments
Carbon, C	<= 0.20 %
Chromium, Cr	0.40 - 0.70 %
Copper, Cu	0.20 - 0.40 %
Iron, Fe	>= 96.16 %
Manganese, Mn	0.75 - 1.35 %
Nickel, Ni	<= 0.50 %
Phosphorus, P	<= 0.040 %
Silicon, Si	0.15 - 0.50 %
Sulfur, S	<= 0.050 %
Vanadium, V	0.010 - 0.10 %

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