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Average Properties of Standard Steels

These figures show the approximate ranges of physical properties of steels in common use in 1"rounds. Lower range tensile properties are to be expected in large sections, while high properties may apply to smaller sections.

These figures are NOT guaranteed and are given only as an indication of what may be expected and should, under no circumstances, be used in specifying the raw materials. It must not be assumed that these properties will be obtained in all cases, as they vary widely with permissible variations in analysis, size of section, rolling conditions, grain size, and methods of heat treatment.

Dependable physical properties can only be obtained through carefully controlled heat treatment. These figures cannot be used as a basis of acceptance or rejection of material.



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AiSi or SAE Number Condition of Steel Tensile Strength (PSi) Yield PSi % Elong in 2" % red. Of Area Brinell Rockwell Machinability % of CD-1212 CS & W Color Code
8642 HOT ROLLED 100/130000 65/85000 15/25 35/50 210/275 17/29C 50 PINK AND YELLOW
ANNEALED COLD DRAWN 100/110000 90/100000 13/20 40/50 210/230 17/20C 65 PINK AND YELLOW
1" Rd. Oil Quenched from 1550F, Tempered at 1000F 150/160000 130/140000 13/20 40/50 300/350 32/37C    
3" Rd. Oil Quenched from 1550F, Tempered at 1000F 120/140000 100/110000 20/25 40/50 250/290 24/30C    
8742 HOT ROLLED 100/130000 65/85000 15/25 35/50 210/275 17/29C 50 PINK AND YELLOW
ANNEALED COLD DRAWN 100/110000 90/100000 13/20 40/50 210/230 17/20C 65 PINK AND YELLOW
2" Rd. Oil Quenched from 1550F, Tempered at 1000F 140/150000 120/130000 15/25 40/50 270/300 28/32C    
4" Rd. Oil Quenched from 1550F, Tempered at 1000F 110/125000 90/110000 18/25 40/50 235/265 21/27C    
W110 Drill Rod ANNEALED 1" Rd. Water Quenched from 1450F           894/97 43  
Tempered at 400F           C69/62    
01 Drill Rod ANNEALED 1" Rd. Oil Quenched from 1450F           B94/100 39  
Tempered at 400F           C59/61    
T1 Drill Rod ANNEALED 1" Rd. Oil Quenched from 2300F           B97/100 25  
Tempered at 1100F           C60/64    
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1With the addition of .15 / .35 percent lead to this grade, mechanical properties are not appreciable aff ected. Machinability, however, is improved approximately 24 percent.
2In the event of disagreement between hardness and tensile strength, the tensile strength shall govern.
3Selenium may also be added to these alloys to further improve machining characteristics. Stressproof®, Fatigueproof®, and ETD 150® are trademarks of Mark La Salle Steel Co.



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