1.1
This specification covers hot-wrought special quality carbon steel bars. Special quality bar applications include forging, heat treating, cold drawing, machining, and many structural uses. A guide for the selection of steel bars is contained in Practice
A400
.
1.2
The bars shall be furnished in the grades specified in
Table 1
. Sections and sizes of bar steel available are covered in Specification
A29/A29M
. Hot-wrought special quality carbon steel bars are produced in cut lengths and coils; the manufacturer should be consulted regarding sections and sizes available in coils, produced to a chemical composition.
Rephosphorized and Resulfurized Carbon Steel
E,
G,
H
Designation
Grade
Carbon
Manganese
Phosphorus
Sulfur
Lead
G12110
1211
0.13 max
0.60–0.90
0.07–0.12
0.10–0.15
.
G12120
1212
0.13 max
0.70–1.00
0.07–0.12
0.16–0.23
.
G12130
1213
0.13 max
0.70–1.00
0.07–0.12
0.24–0.33
.
G12150
1215
0.09 max
0.75–1.05
0.04–0.09
0.26–0.35
.
.
12L14
0.15 max
0.85–1.15
0.04–0.09
0.26–0.35
0.15–0.35
1.3
Merchant quality hot-wrought carbon steel bars are covered in Specification
A575
.
1.4
Some end uses may require superior surface quality, or special chemical restrictions, metallurgical characteristics, heat treatment, or surface finishes which the purchaser may obtain by designating one or more of the available Supplementary Requirements.
1.5
The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard.
1.6
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.