A588 Carbon Steel Plate Description
A588 carbon steel plate has been specially treated to show good corrosion resistance. It can resist corrosion from the atmosphere, sea water, salt spray and other environments, thus extending its service life. For another, A588 carbon steel plate is made of high-strength steel and has high yield strength and tensile strength, which can meet the requirements of various structural parts. The plate also has good welding performance, is easy to weld and process, and therefore improves the efficiency of engineering installation. A588 carbon steel plates are suitable for various structural parts that require corrosion resistance and high strength, such as bridges, buildings, ships, vehicles, etc.
Product Parameters
| Product Name | A588 Carbon Steel Plate |
| Production Process | Hot Rolling, Cold Rolling |
| Material Standards | AISI, ASTM, ASME, DIN, BS, EN, ISO, JIS, GOST, SAE, etc. |
| Width | 100mm-3000mm |
| Length | 1m-12m, or Customized Size |
| Thickness | 0.1mm-400mm |
| Delivery Conditions | Rolling, Annealing, Quenching, Tempered or Standard |
| Surface Process | Ordinary, Wire Drawing, Laminated Film |
Chemical Composition
| A588 | C | Mn | P | S | Ni | Si | Cr |
| Grade A | ≤ 0.19 | 0.80-1.25 | ≤ 0.04 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.40 | 0.30-0.65 | 0.40-0.65 |
| Grade B | ≤ 0.20 | 0.75-1.35 | ≤ 0.04 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.50 | 0.15-0.50 | 0.40-0.70 |
| Grade C | ≤ 0.15 | 0.80-1.35 | ≤ 0.04 | ≤ 0.05 | 0.25-0.50 | 0.15-0.40 | 0.30-0.50 |
| Grade K | ≤ 0.17 | 0.50-1.20 | ≤ 0.04 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.40 | 0.25-0.50 | 0.40-0.70 |
Mechanical Properties
| A588 | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Elongation 200 mm % | Elongation 50 in % |
| Thickness ≤ 100 mm | 485 | 345 | 18 | 21 |
| Thickness > 100-125 mm | 460 | 315 | – | 21 |
| Thickness > 125-200 mm | 435 | 290 | – | 21 |
Physical Performance
| Physical Performance | Metric | Imperial |
| Density | 7.75 g/cc | 0.280 lb/in³ |
Scope of Application
ASTM A588 steel is known for its weather resistance. When exposed to external conditions, its corrosion resistance becomes stronger even if it is not painted. ASTM A588 steel has four times the corrosion resistance of carbon steel. The application of ASTM A588 steel is very wide. In addition to its typical application in welded bridges and buildings, this specification is also widely used in railway passenger cars; including transmission towers and telephone towers, trucks, bridges and gusset plates, and housing shells. ASTM A588 steel also maintains a good strength-to-weight ratio, meeting the high strength requirements of carbon steel with less weight.
