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q235 steel advantages
Products Description
Good Ductility and Formability
Q235 steel exhibits good ductility, allowing it to undergo significant plastic deformation without fracturing. This property makes it easy to shape, form, and bend during manufacturing processes, enabling flexibility in design and fabrication. It can be readily molded into various shapes and sizes according to project requirements.
Wide Availability
Q235 steel is widely available and commonly produced in large quantities. This ensures a stable supply chain and reduces lead times for projects. Its abundant availability makes it accessible to a wide range of industries and facilitates its use in different geographical regions.
Standardized Grade
Q235 steel is a standardized grade in China, with equivalent counterparts in other international standards such as ASTM A36 (United States) and S235JR (Europe). This standardization ensures consistent properties and facilitates easy comparison and substitution across different regions, simplifying international trade and cooperation.
Good Machinability
Q235 steel has good machinability, meaning it can be easily machined and processed using standard machining techniques. It can be cut, drilled, and milled efficiently, which contributes to streamlined manufacturing processes and enhanced productivity.
These outstanding advantages make Q235 steel a popular choice in various applications, offering a balance of affordability, performance, and ease of use. However, it's important to consider specific project requirements and consult relevant specifications and standards to ensure the suitability of Q235 steel for a particular application.
Product Details
Yield strength and tensile strength are listed in the table below.
1 MPa = 1 N/mm2
| Yield Strength (MPa, ≥); Thickness or Dia. (d) mm | Tensile Strength (MPa) | ||||||
| Steel Grade | Quality | d≤16 | 16< d ≤40 | 40< d ≤100 | 100< d ≤150 | 150< d ≤200 | d≤100 |
| Q235 | Q235A | 235 | 225 | 215 | 195 | 185 | 370-500 |
| Q235B | |||||||
| Q235C | |||||||
| Q235D | |||||||
Minimum Elongation
| Elongation (≥ %); Thickness or Dia. (d) mm | |||||
| Steel Grade | d≤40 | 40< d ≤60 | 60< d ≤100 | 100< d ≤150 | 150< d ≤200 |
| Q235 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 |
Minimum Charpy Impact
| Charpy impact (V notch) | |||
| Steel Grade | Quality | Temp. ℃ | Impact energy (longitudinal, ≥ J) |
| Q235 | Q235A | – | – |
| Q235B | +20 | 27 | |
| Q235C | 0 | ||
| Q235D | -20 | ||
Bending Test Results of Q235 Material
| Cold Bending Test 180° (B=2a) | |||
| Grade | Sample Orientation | Steel Dia. (d) of Curve Center | |
| d≤ 60mm | 60 | ||
| Q235 | Vertical | a | 2a |
| Horizontal | 1.5a | 2.5a | |
B= Sample Steel Width; a= Sample Diameter or Thickness.
Steel rolled with Q195 and Q235B grade rimmed steel, the thickness or diameter of which is not more than 25mm.
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