Structural Steel / Steel Plate
S275
S355 - Structural Steel / Steel Plate
Associated Standard: BS EN 10025
Description
S355 grade steel is a medium tensile, low carbon manganese steel which is readily weldable and possesses good impact resistance (also in sub-zero temperatures).
This material is commonly supplied in the untreated or normalised condition and is available in several variations (denoted by additional letters and/or digits) which offer slight modifications of chemical composition and mechanical properties.
Machinability of this material is similar to that of mild steel.
Typical Applications
- Construction
- Bridges
- Engineering
- Yellow goods
- Tanks
- Rail
- Energy
Steelmaking
| Ni | Cr | Mo | Si | Mn | Cu | C | S | P | CEV* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | ||||||||||
| Max | 0.55 | 1.6 | 0.55 | 0.22 | 0.030 | 0.030 | 0.47 |
(*differs with section thickness and grade variation)
