Carbon Steel A216 WCA
Chemical Composition
| Element | Symbol | Average Preferred Range % |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon | C | 0.25 (max) |
| Manganese | Mn | 0.7 |
| Silicon | Si | 0.6 |
| Sulfur | S | 0.045 |
| Phosphorus | P | 0.04 |
| Copper | Cu | 0.3 |
| Nickel | Ni | 0.5 |
| Chromium | Cr | 0.5 |
| Chromium | Mo | 0.2 |
| Vanadium | V | 1 |
| Iron | Fe | Balance |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Metric Values | Imperial Values |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength Min | 73 ksi | 500 MPa |
| Yield Strength Min | 32 ksi | 220 MPa |
| Elongation Min % | 24% | 24% |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 125-150HB | 125-150HB |
Comparative Specifications
- ASTM / SAE: A216 Grade WCA / SAE216 WCA
- DIN: GS-C25
- Afnor: NF 280-480-M-81
- EN (EU/US): 1.0621 GP240GR
- GB (Chinese Standard): GB/T 11352
- ISO (International) / UNS: ISO 3755 Grade 270-490W / J02502
Applicable Casting Processes
- Chemically Bonded Sand Casting
- Investment Casting
- Shell Casting
Steels
Low Alloy Steels
Hadfield Steel /
Manganese Steel
Manganese Steel
Carbon Steels
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