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Name
STEEL, LOW ALLOY Engineering Standard Number

MATERIALS SPECIFICATION 31135

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1. Scope
This specification covers low alloy steel bars in the hot or cold finished condition.

This specification is inclusive of the compositions for UNS G51200; ASTM A29 5120; and YB 6
20Cr.

2. Applicable Documents
Applicable documents listed below may be obtained from respective organizations listed in CES
10054.

a. ASTM A29, Steel Bars, Carbon and Alloy, Hot-Wrought and Cold-Finished
b. ASTM A751, Chemical Analysis of Steel Products
c. ASTM E112, Average Grain Size
d. CES 10054, Standards Organization Addresses
e. CES 99020, Materials Specification Standards
f. YB 6, Alloy Steel Bars

3. Definitions
There are no unique definitions created in this standard.

4. Specification
4.1. Significance and Use

4.1.1. This specification covers low alloy steel bars in the hot or cold finished condition.

4.1.2. Acceptance limits are statistically significant as described in CES 99020 unless spe-
cifically excepted.

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4.2. Chemical Composition

4.2.1. The chemical composition shall be as shown in Appendix A, Table 1 when analysed
in accordance with ASTM A751.

4.2.2. Product analysis tolerance shall be in accordance with ASTM A29.

4.3. Physical Properties

There are no physical property requirements of this specification.

4.4. Mechanical Properties

There are no mechanical property requirements for this specification.

4.5. Structure

4.5.1. Grain size shall be 5 - 8 when determined in accordance with ASTM E112.

4.6. Additional Requirements

4.6.1. Material shall be clean and uniform and free from seams, laps, cracks, and other de-
fects detrimental to fabricability, appearance, or performance.

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MATERIALS SPECIFICATION 31135

Identifier (FERROUS)

Appendix A

Table 1: Chemical Composition

Element Acceptance Limits

Carbon 0.17 - 0.24 %

Manganese 0.50 - 0.90 %
Phosphorus 0.035 % Maximum
Sulfur 0.040 % Maximum
Silicon 0.15 - 0.37 %
Chromium 0.70 - 1.00 %
Iron Balance

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