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Comparison Between Astm A 36 and Astm A 283 Grade C
Comparison Between Astm A 36 and Astm A 283 Grade C
The chemical composition between ASTM A36 and ASTM A 283 Gr C differ only on Mn content,
The effect of Mn and other element to the weldability can be known by Carbon Equivalen (CE) calculation
(5.2)
The formula CE = C + Si/24 + Mn/6 + Ni/40 + Cr/5 + Mo/4 + V/4
where the element in % weigth
ASTM A 36
CE = 0.25 + 0.4 / 24
= 0.266 %
ASTM A 283 Gr C
CE = 0.24 + 0.4/24 + 0.9/6 + 0 + 0 + 0 + 0
= 0.406 %
It seem that CE of A 283 Gr C is higher than ASTM A 36. Base on this A 283 Gr C is litte bit difficult to weld
compare to A 36.
Refering to ASME IX the weldability of material is classified in to P-Number. Both A 283 Gr C and A 36 is group
in to the same P number 1. It mean that once we make the WPS/PQR with A-36, it also valid for A 283 Gr C.(5.3)
3. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
A 36 36(250) 58-80 20 23
(400-550)
The mechanical propertiies between A 36 and A 283 Gr C are almost the same which mean the mechanical prop
range are not big different.
4. CONCLUSION
Base on the above explanation, it can consider that A 36 can be used to alternative substitution of A 283 Gr C.
In order to decide A 36 as substitution of A 283 Gr C further Engineering approval is required.
5. REFERENCE
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