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for the
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Designation: A1011/A1011M − 17a

Standard Specification for

Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-
Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved
Formability, and Ultra-High Strength1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A1011/A1011M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* A635/A635M Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip,

1.1 This specification covers hot-rolled, carbon, structural, Heavy-Thickness Coils, Hot-Rolled, Alloy, Carbon,
high-strength low-alloy, high-strength low-alloy with im- Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, and High-Strength
proved formability, and ultra-high strength steel sheet and strip, Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, General Require-
in coils and cut lengths. ments for
A749/A749M Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon and
1.2 Hot rolled steel sheet and strip is available in the High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled, General Require-
designations as listed in 4.1. ments for
1.3 This specification is not applicable to the steel covered A751 Test Methods, Practices, and Terminology for Chemi-
by Specification A635/A635M. cal Analysis of Steel Products
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units A941 Terminology Relating to Steel, Stainless Steel, Related
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in Alloys, and Ferroalloys
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma-
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining terials
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
with the standard. 3. Terminology
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor- 3.1 Definitions—For definitions of other terms used in this
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- specification refer to Terminology A941.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical 3.2.1 aging, n—loss of ductility with an increase in
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. hardness, yield strength, and tensile strength that occurs when
steel, which has been slightly cold worked (such as by temper
2. Referenced Documents rolling) is stored for some time.
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 3.2.1.1 Discussion—Aging also increases the tendency to-
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing ward stretcher strains and fluting.
of Steel Products 3.2.2 inclusion control, n—the process of reducing the
A568/A568M Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon, volume fraction of inclusions or modifying the shape of
Structural, and High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and inclusions to improve formability, weldability, and machinabil-
Cold-Rolled, General Requirements for ity.
3.2.2.1 Discussion—Inclusions, especially those elongated
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, during the rolling process, create the conditions for initiating or
Stainless Steel and Related Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee propagating cracks when the material is stretched or bent
A01.19 on Steel Sheet and Strip.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2017. Published December 2017. Originally
during the manufacture of a part (or both). The adverse effects
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as A1011/A1011M – 17. of inclusions are minimized by reducing the content of
DOI: 10.1520/A1011_A1011M-17A. inclusions in the steel or by altering the shape of inclusions
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or through the use of additions during the steelmaking process
contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on that change the elongated shape of the inclusions to less
the ASTM website. harmful small, well dispersed globular inclusions (or both).

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard

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3.2.3 stabilization, n—addition of one or more nitride or Specification A568/A568M Tables X2.1 or X2.2 (examples:
carbide forming elements, or both, such as titanium and SFS – 1010, SFS – 1020, SFS – C 0.12–0.18 % & Mn
columbium, to control the level of the interstitial elements 0.50–0.80 %).
carbon and nitrogen in the steel. 4.1.7 Structural Steel (SS grades 30[205], 33[230], 36[250]
3.2.3.1 Discussion—Stabilization improves formability and Types 1 and 2, 40[275], 45[310] Types 1 and 2, 50[340],
increases resistance to aging. 55[380], 60[410], and 70[480].
3.2.4 vacuum degassing, n—process of refining liquid steel 4.1.8 High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel (HSLAS, classes 1
in which the liquid is exposed to a vacuum as part of a special and 2, in grades 45[310], 50[340], 55[380], 60[410], 65[450],
technique for removing impurities or for decarburizing the and 70[480].
steel. 4.1.9 High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel with Improved Form-
3.2.5 Special Forming Steel (SFS), n—Steel ordered to 1010 ability (HSLAS-F grades 50[340], 60[410], 70[480], and
chemistry or greater levels of carbon, manganese or both, 80[550]).
which exhibits enhanced formability or mechanical properties. 4.1.9.1 HSLAS-F steel has improved formability when
3.2.5.1 Discussion—Steel grades such as CS – 1010 or CS – compared to HSLAS. The steel is fully deoxidized, made to a
1020 for example, adheres to chemistry requirements only, fine grain practice, and includes microalloying elements such
whereas SFS – 1010 or SFS – 1020, also provide enhanced as columbium, vanadium, and zirconium. The steel shall be
formability. Due to greater carbon content, SFS – 1020 is not treated to achieve inclusion control.
as formable as SFS – 1010. 4.1.10 Ultra-High Strength (UHSS Types 1 and 2, in Grades
90 [620] and 100 [690]).
4. Classification
4.1.10.1 UHSS steel has increased strength compared with
4.1 Hot-rolled steel sheet and steel strip is available in the HSLAS-F. The steel is killed and made to a fine ferritic grain
following designations: practice, and includes microalloying elements such as colum-
4.1.1 Commercial Steel (CS Types A, B, C, and D, as bium (niobium), titanium, vanadium, molybdenum, and so
specified in Table 1), forth. The steel shall be treated to achieve inclusion control.
4.1.2 Commercial Steel (CS Types A and B combined with The material is intended for miscellaneous applications where
chemistry grade in accordance with Specification A568/ higher strength, savings in weight, and weldability are impor-
A568M Table X2.3), tant. Atmospheric corrosion resistance of these steels is equiva-
4.1.3 Drawing Steel (DS Types A and B, as specified in lent to plain carbon steels. With copper specified, the atmo-
Table 1), spheric corrosion resistance is somewhat enhanced.
4.1.4 Drawing Steel (DS Types A and B combined with
4.1.11 When required for HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS
chemistry grade in accordance with Specification A568/
steels, limitations on the use of one or more of the microalloy
A568M Table X2.3,
elements shall be specified on the order.
4.1.5 Commercial Steel Chemistry grade in accordance with
Specification A568/A568M Table X2.1, with no type specified
5. Ordering Information
(CS – 1005, CS – 1008, CS – 1020, and so forth),
4.1.6 Special Forming Steel (SFS), chemistry as specified in 5.1 It is the purchaser’s responsibility to specify in the
Table 1 with carbon & manganese limits in accordance with purchase order all ordering information necessary to describe

TABLE 1 Chemical Composition

For Hot Rolled Steel Sheet and Strip Designations CS, DS, and SFS
Composition, % Heat Analysis
Element maximum unless otherwise shown
C Mn P S Al Si Cu Ni CrB Mo V Cb/NbJ TiC N B
CS Type AD,E,F,G 0.10 0.60 0.030 0.035 A A
0.20H 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 A A

CS Type BF 0.02 to 0.15 0.60 0.030 0.035 A A

0.20H 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 A A

CS Type CD,E,F,G 0.08 0.60 0.10 0.035 A A

0.20H 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 A A

CS Type DF 0.10 0.70 0.030 0.035 A A

0.20H 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.008 A A

DS Type AD,E,G 0.08 0.50 0.020 0.030 0.01 min A

0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 A A
A A A
DS Type B 0.02 to 0.08 0.50 0.020 0.030 0.01 min 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025
I I A A A
SFS 0.020 0.030 0.01 min 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025
A
There is no specified limit, but the analysis shall be reported.
B
Chromium is permitted, at the producer’s option, to 0.25 % maximum when the carbon content is less than or equal to 0.05 %.
C
For steels containing 0.02 % carbon or more, titanium is permitted at the producer’s option, to the lesser of 3.4N + 1.5S or 0.025 %.
D
Specify Type B to avoid carbon levels below 0.02 %.
E
For carbon levels less than or equal to 0.02 %, it is permissible to use vanadium, columbium, or titanium, or combinations thereof, as stabilizing elements at the producer’s
option. In such case, the limits for these elements are 0.10 % for vanadium or columbium and 0.15 % for titanium.
F
When an aluminum deoxidized steel is required, it is permissible to order a minimum of 0.01 % total aluminum.
G
It is permissible to furnish as a vacuum degassed or chemically stabilized steel, or both, at producer’s option.
H
When copper steel is specified, the copper limit is a minimum requirement. When copper steel is not specified, the copper limit is a maximum requirement.
I
Carbon & manganese chemistry limits shall be specified in accordance with Specification A568/A568M, Tables X2.1 or X2.2.
J
Columbium (Cb) and niobium (Nb) are considered interchangeable names for element 41 in the periodic table and both names are acceptable for use.

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the required material. Examples of such information include, Requirement in Specification A568/A568M), this requirement
but are not limited to, the following: shall be specified in the purchase order or contract.
5.1.1 ASTM specification number and year of issue, 5.1.12.2 Tighter requirements can be specified based on
5.1.2 Name of material and designation (hot-rolled steel agreement between seller and purchaser.
sheet) (include grade, type and class, as appropriate, for CS, NOTE 2—A typical ordering description is as follows: ASTM A1011-
DS, SFS, SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS) (see 4.1), XX, hot rolled steel sheet, CS Type A, pickled and oiled, cut edge, 0.075
5.1.2.1 When a chemistry grade is specified in accordance by 36 by 96 in., 100 000 lb, for part no. 6310, for shelf bracket.
with Specification A568/A568M Table X2.3, the grade shall be Or, ASTM A1011M-XX, hot rolled steel sheet, CS Type B, pickled and
oiled, cut edge, 3.7 by 117 mm by coil, ID 600 mm, OD 1500 mm, max
furnished as; CS Type B – 1008, DS Type A -1005, and so weight 10 000 kg, 50 000 kg, for upper control arm.
forth,
5.1.2.2 When a chemistry grade is specified in accordance 6. General Requirements for Delivery
with Specification A568/A568M Table X2.1, with no reference
to CS Type A, CS Type B, DS Type A, DS Type B, or SFS, the 6.1 Material furnished under this specification shall con-
grade shall be furnished as CS – 1005, CS – 1008, CS – 1020 form to the applicable requirements of the current edition of
and so forth, and meet chemistry specified in accordance with Specification A568/A568M for sheets and Specification A749/
Specification A568/A568M Table X2.1, A749M for strip, unless otherwise provided for herein.
5.1.2.3 When a type is not specified for CS or DS and there
7. Chemical Composition
is no reference to a chemistry grade such as 1005, 1006, and so
forth, Type B will be furnished (see 4.1), 7.1 The heat analysis of the steel shall conform to the
5.1.2.4 When SFS is specified, a chemistry grade designa- chemical composition requirements of the appropriate desig-
tion shall also be specified in accordance with Specification nation shown in Table 1 for CS, DS and SFS, and Table 2 for
A568/A568M Table X2.1 (in other words, 1010, 1020, and so SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS.
forth), or carbon & manganese in accordance with Table X2.2 7.1.1 A report of heat analysis will be supplied, if requested,
(in other words,. C 0.12–0.18 %, Mn 0.50–0.80 %, and so for CS and DS. For materials with required mechanical
forth). The characteristics identifying the enhanced formability properties, SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS, a report of heat
or mechanical properties shall be specified by the user or analysis is required.
purchaser, on the purchase order. If requested, the producer or 7.2 Each of the elements listed in Table 1, Table 2, and
seller shall provide verification of special practices or mechani- Specification A568/A568M Table X2.3 shall be included in the
cal properties supporting enhanced formability. report of the heat analysis. When the amount of copper, nickel,
5.1.2.5 When a class is not specified for HSLAS, Class 1 chromium, or molybdenum is less than 0.02 %, report the
will be furnished (see 4.1), analysis as <0.02 % or the actual determined value. When the
5.1.2.6 When a type is not specified for SS Grades, Type 1 amount of vanadium, columbium, or titanium is less than
will be furnished (see 4.1), 0.008 %, report the analysis as <0.008 % or the actual deter-
5.1.2.7 When a type is not specified for UHSS, Type 1 shall mined value. When the amount of boron is less than 0.0005 %,
be furnished (see 4.1). report the analysis as <0.0005 % or the actual determined
5.1.3 Finish (see 9.1) value.
5.1.4 Type of edge (see 9.3), 7.3 Sheet steel grades defined by this specification are
5.1.5 Oiled or not oiled, as required (see 9.2), suitable for welding if appropriate welding conditions are
5.1.6 Dimensions (thickness, width, and whether cut lengths selected. For certain welding processes, if more restrictive
or coils), composition limits are desirable, they shall be specified at the
time of inquiry and confirmed at the time of ordering.
NOTE 1—Not all producers are capable of meeting all the limitations of
the thickness tolerance tables in Specifications A568/A568M and A749/
A749M. The purchaser should contact the producer prior to placing an 8. Mechanical Properties
order.
8.1 CS and DS:
5.1.7 Coil size (inside diameter, outside diameter, and maxi- 8.1.1 Typical, nonmandatory mechanical properties for CS
mum weight), and DS for all grades specified in Table 1 and Specification
5.1.8 Copper bearing steel (if required), A568/A568M Table X2.3 are found in Table 3.
5.1.9 Quantity, 8.1.2 The material represented by all grades specified in
5.1.10 Application (part identification and description), Table 1 and Specification A568/A568M Table X2.3 shall be
5.1.11 A report of heat analysis will be supplied, if capable of being bent at room temperature in any direction
requested, for CS, DS and SFS. For materials with required through 180° flat on itself without cracking on the outside of
mechanical properties, SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS, a the bent portion (see the section on bend test in Test Methods
report is required of heat analysis and mechanical properties as and Definitions A370). The bend test is not a requirement of
determined by the tension test, and delivery. However, if testing is performed by the purchaser,
5.1.12 Special requirements (if any). material not conforming to the requirement shall be subject to
5.1.12.1 When the purchaser requires thickness tolerances rejection.
for 3⁄8 in. [10 mm] minimum edge distance (see Supplementary 8.2 SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS:

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TABLE 2 Chemical Composition
For Hot Rolled Steel Sheet and Strip Designations SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS
% Heat Analysis, Element Maximum unless otherwise shown
Designation C Mn P S Al Si CuB Ni Cr Mo V Cb/NbG Ti N
C
SS:
A A A
Grade 30 [205] 0.25 0.90 0.035 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025
A A A
Grade 33 [230] 0.25 0.90 0.035 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025
A A A
Grade 36 [250] Type 1 0.25 0.90 0.035 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025
Grade 36 [250] Type 2D 0.25 1.35 0.035 0.04 A A
0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 A
A A A
Grade 40 [275] 0.25 0.90 0.035 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025
Grade 45 [310] Type 1D 0.25 1.35 0.035 0.04 A A
0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 A

Grade 45 [310] Type 2 0.02– 0.30– 0.030– 0.025 0.02 0.60 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.010–
0.08 1.00 0.070 –0.08 0.030
Grade 50 [340]D 0.25 1.35 0.035 0.04 A A
0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 A

Grade 55 [380]D 0.25 1.35 0.035 0.04 A A

0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025 A
A A A
Grade 60 [410] 0.25 1.35 0.035 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025
A A A
Grade 70 [480] 0.25 1.35 0.035 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025
HSLAS:E A A A

Grade 45 [310] Class 1D 0.22 1.35 0.04 0.04 A A

0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 0.005 0.005 A

min min min

A A A
Grade 45 [310] Class 2 0.15 1.35 0.04 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 0.005 0.005
min min min
Grade 50 [340] Class 1D 0.23 1.35 0.04 0.04 A A
0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 0.005 0.005 A

min min min

A A A
Grade 50 [340] Class 2 0.15 1.35 0.04 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 0.005 0.005
min min min
Grade 55 [380] Class 1D 0.25 1.35 0.04 0.04 A A
0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 0.005 0.005 A

min min min

A A A
Grade 55 [380] Class 2 0.15 1.35 0.04 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 0.005 0.005
min min min
A A A
Grade 60 [410] Class 1 0.26 1.50 0.04 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 0.005 0.005
min min min
A A A
Grade 60 [410] Class 2 0.15 1.50 0.04 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 0.005 0.005
min min min
A A F
Grade 65 [450] Class 1 0.26 1.50 0.04 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 0.005 0.005
min min min
A A F
Grade 65 [450] Class 2 0.15 1.50 0.04 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 0.005 0.005
min min min
A A F
Grade 70 [480] Class 1 0.26 1.65 0.04 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.16 0.005 0.005 0.005
min min min
A A F
Grade 70 [480] Class 2 0.15 1.65 0.04 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.16 0.005 0.005 0.005
min min min
HSLAS-F:E
A A F
Grade 50 [340] and 60 [410] 0.15 1.65 0.020 0.025 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 0.005 0.005
min min min
A A F
Grade 70 [480] and 80 [550] 0.15 1.65 0.020 0.025 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.16 0.005 0.005 0.005
min min min
UHSS:E A A
A A F
Grade 90 [620] and 100 0.15 2.00 0.020 0.025 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.40 0.005 0.005 0.005
[690] Type 1 min min min
A A F
Grade 90 [620] and 100 0.15 2.00 0.020 0.025 0.60 0.50 0.30 0.40 0.005 0.005 0.005
[690] Type 2 min min min
A
There is no specified limit, but the analysis shall be reported.
B
When copper is specified, a minimum of 0.20 % is required. When copper steel is not specified, the copper limit is a maximum requirement.
C
Titanium is permitted for SS designations, at the producer’s option, to the lesser of 3.4N + 1.5S or 0.025 %. This does not apply to Grade 45 [310] Type 2.
D
For each reduction of 0.01 % below the specified carbon maximum, an increase of 0.06 % manganese above the specified maximum will be permitted up to a maximum
of 1.50 % .
E
HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS steels contain the strengthening elements columbium (niobium), vanadium, and titanium added singly or in combination. The minimum
requirements only apply to the microalloy elements selected for strengthening of the steel.
F
The purchaser has the option of restricting the nitrogen content. It should be noted that, depending on the microalloying scheme (for example, use of vanadium) of the
producer, nitrogen may be a deliberate addition. Consideration should be made for the use of nitrogen binding elements (for example, vanadium, titanium).
G
Columbium (Cb) and niobium (Nb) are considered interchangeable names for element 41 in the periodic table and both names are acceptable for use.

8.2.1 The available grades and corresponding mechanical ments specified in Table 4. These requirements do not apply to
properties for SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS are shown in the uncropped ends of unprocessed coils.
Table 4. 8.2.2.2 Number of Tests—Two tension tests shall be made
8.2.1.1 For SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS, a report is from each heat or from each 50 tons [45 000 kg]. When the
required of mechanical properties as determined by the tension amount of finished material from a heat is less than 50 tons
test. [45 000 kg], one tension test shall be made. When material
8.2.2 Tension Tests: rolled from one heat differs 0.050 in. [1.27 mm] or more in
8.2.2.1 Requirements—Material as represented by the test thickness, one tension test shall be made from the thickest and
specimen shall conform to the mechanical property require- thinnest material regardless of the weight represented.

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TABLE 3 Typical Ranges of Mechanical PropertiesA 10.2 Disposition of non-conforming material shall be sub-
(Nonmandatory)B for Hot-rolled Steel Sheet and Strip
Designations CS and DS (Includes Grades in Accordance With ject to the requirements of Section 11.2 of Specification
Specification A568/A568M, Table X2.3) A568/A568M.
Elongation in 2 in. [50
Designation Yield StrengthC
mm] %C
ksi MPa
11. Certification
CS Types A, B, C, and D 30 to 50 [205 to 340] $25 11.1 The manufacturer or processor shall issue a test report
DS Types A and B 30 to 45 [205 to 310] $28
A
or optional certificate of compliance, or both, when required by
The yield strength tends to increase and the elongation tends to decrease as the
sheet thickness decreases. These properties represent those typical of material in
the purchase order or the specification.
the thickness range of 0.100 to 0.150 in. [2.5 to 3.5 mm] for CS Types A, B, and 11.2 The test report shall show the heat analysis and the
DS Types A and B and in the thickness ranges of 0.060 to 0.075 in. [1.5 to 1.9 mm]
for CS Type D. results of all tests required by the purchase order and seller and
B
The typical mechanical property values presented here are nonmandatory. They by the specification.
are provided to assist the purchaser in specifying a suitable steel for a given
application. Values outside these ranges are to be expected. 11.3 The certificate of compliance shall include a statement
C
Yield strength and elongation are measured in the longitudinal direction in that the product was manufactured and tested in accordance
accordance with Test Methods and Definitions A370.
with the requirements of the specification and that the test
results conform to the requirements of that specification.
8.2.2.3 Tension test specimens shall be taken at a point NOTE 3—The heat analysis, results of all tests, and the certificate of
compliance may be reported separately or in a combined report.
immediately adjacent to the material to be qualified.
8.2.2.4 Tension test specimens shall be taken from the full 11.4 Steel processors shall pass transfer data supplied by the
thickness of the sheet as-rolled. steel manufacturer provided the processing has not altered the
8.2.2.5 Tension test specimens shall be taken from a loca- attributes represented. In cases where the steel is retested the
tion approximately halfway between the center of sheet and the processor is responsible for the accuracy of the data and shall
edge of the material as-rolled. maintain traceability back to its source. Retesting for heat
8.2.2.6 Tension test specimens shall be taken with the analysis shall be done in accordance with specification Test
lengthwise axis of the test specimen parallel to the rolling Methods A751. The report shall clearly identify the physical
direction (longitudinal test). product it represents.
8.2.2.7 Test Method—Yield strength shall be determined by 11.5 Test reports and certificates of compliance shall pro-
either the 0.2 % offset method or the 0.5 % extension under vide information necessary to identify the product represented;
load method unless otherwise specified. for example the manufacturer’s name or brand, the processor’s
8.2.3 Bending Properties: name or brand or the seller’s name or brand, ASTM specifi-
8.2.3.1 The suggested minimum inside radii for cold bend- cation number and year date, product designation, grade, type
ing are listed in Appendix X1 and is discussed in more detail or class, as applicable, and all other information necessary to
in Specifications A568/A568M (6.6) and A749/A749M (7.6). completely identify the material.
Where a tighter bend radius is required, where curved or offset
bends are involved, or where stretching or drawing are also a 11.6 A signature is not required on test reports and certifi-
consideration, the producer shall be consulted. cates of compliance. Notwithstanding the absence of a
signature, the organization submitting the test reports or
9. Finish and Appearance certificates of compliance is responsible for the accuracy of the
information.
9.1 Surface Finish:
9.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, the material shall be fur- 11.7 When electronic data interchange (EDI) is used to
nished as rolled, that is, without removing the hot-rolled oxide transmit material test reports or certificates of compliance they
or scale. shall be regarded as having the same validity as a counterpart
9.1.2 When required, it is permissible to specify that the printed in the certifier’s facility. The content of the EDI
material be pickled or blast cleaned (descaled). transmitted document shall meet all of the requirements
9.2 Oiling: indicated in 11.2 – 11.5.
9.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, as-rolled material shall be 11.8 The furnishing of a test report or certificate of
furnished not oiled (that is, dry), and pickled or blast cleaned compliance, or both, shall not restrict the right of the purchaser
material shall be furnished oiled. to sample and test the product furnished.
9.3 Edges:
9.3.1 Steel sheet is available with mill edge or cut edge. 12. Product Marking
9.3.2 Steel strip is available with mill edge or cut edge. 12.1 In addition to the requirements of Specification A568/
A568M for sheet and Specification A749/A749M for strip,
10. Retests and Disposition of Non-Conforming Material each lift or coil shall be marked with the designation shown on
10.1 Retests, conducted in accordance with the require- the order {CS (Type A, B, or C), DS (Type A or B), SFS
ments of Section 11.1 of Specification A568/A568M, are (Grade, Carbon or Manganese or both), SS (Grade and for
permitted when an unsatisfactorily test result is suspected to be SS36, Type), HSLAS (Grade and Class), HSLAS-F (Grade), or
the consequence of the test method procedure. UHSS (Type and Grade)}. The designation shall be legibly

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TABLE 4 Mechanical Property RequirementsA
For Hot Rolled Steel Sheet and Strip Designations SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS
Elongation
in 8 in.
Designation Yield Strength Tensile StrengthB Elongation in 2 in. [50 mm] min, % for Thicknesses: [200 mm],
% for
Thickness:
Under
Under 0.097
Under 0.064 in. to Under
ksi [MPa] min to 0.064 in.
ksi [MPa] min 0.230 to 0.097 in. 0.025 in. 0.230 in.
or range [2.5 to
[6.0 to 2.5 mm] [1.6 to [6.0 mm]
1.6 mm]
0.65 mm]
SS:
Grade 30 [205] 30 [205] 49 [340] 25 24 21 19
Grade 33 [230] 33 [230] 52 [360] 23 22 18 18
Grade 36 [250] Type 1 36 [250] 53 [365] 22 21 17 17
Grade 36 [250] Type 2 36 [250] 58-80 [400-550] 21 20 16 16
Grade 40 [275] 40 [275] 55 [380] 21 20 15 16
Grade 45 [310] Type 1 45 [310] 60 [410] 19 18 13 14
Grade 45 [310] Type 2 45–60 60 [410] 20 19 14 15
[310–410]
Grade 50 [340] 50 [340] 65 [450] 17 16 11 12
Grade 55 [380] 55 [380] 70 [480] 15 14 9 10
Grade 60 [410] 60 [410] 75 [520] 14 13 8 9
Grade 70 [480] 70 [480] 85 [585] 13 12 7 8

Over 0.097 in. Up to 0.097 in. ...

HSLAS: [2.5 mm] [2.5 mm]
Grade 45 [310] Class 1 45 [310] 60 [410] 25 23 . . .
Grade 45 [310] Class 2 45 [310] 55 [380] 25 23 . . .
Grade 50 [340] Class 1 50 [340] 65 [450] 22 20 . . .
Grade 50 [340] Class 2 50 [340] 60 [410] 22 20 . . .
Grade 55 [380] Class 1 55 [380] 70 [480] 20 18 . . .
Grade 55 [380] Class 2 55 [380] 65 [450] 20 18 . . .
Grade 60 [410] Class 1 60 [410] 75 [520] 18 16 . . .
Grade 60 [410] Class 2 60 [410] 70 [480] 18 16 . . .
Grade 65 [450] Class 1 65 [450] 80 [550] 16 14 . . .
Grade 65 [450] Class 2 65 [450] 75 [520] 16 14 . . .
Grade 70 [480] Class 1 70 [480] 85 [585] 14 12 . . .
Grade 70 [480] Class 2 70 [480] 80 [550] 14 12 . . .

HSLAS-F:
Grade 50 [340] 50 [340] 60 [410] 24 22 . . .
Grade 60 [410] 60 [410] 70 [480] 22 20 . . .
Grade 70 [480] 70 [480] 80 [550] 20 18 . . .
Grade 80 [550] 80 [550] 90 [620] 18 16 . . .

UHSS:
Grade 90 [620] Types 1 and 2 90 [620] 100 [690] 16 14 ...
Grade 100 [690] Types 1 and 2 100 [690] 110 [760] 14 12 ...
A
For coil products, testing by the producer is limited to the end of the coil. Mechanical properties throughout the coil shall comply with the minimum values specified.
B
A minimum and maximum tensile strength has been specified for SS36 Type 2.

stenciled on the top of each lift or shown on a tag attached to steel; high strength-low alloy steel with improved formability;
each coil or shipping unit. hot-rolled steel sheet; hot-rolled steel strip; steel sheet; steel
strip; structural steel; ultra-high strength steel
13. Keywords
13.1 carbon steel sheet; carbon steel strip; commercial steel;
drawing steel; special forming steel; high strength-low alloy

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APPENDIXES

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. BENDING PROPERTIES

TABLE X1.1 Suggested Minimum Inside Radius for Cold Bending

NOTE 1—(t) Equals a radius equivalent to the steel thickness.
NOTE 2—The suggested radius should be used as a minimum for 90°
bends in actual shop practice.
NOTE 3—Material which does not perform satisfactorily, when fabri-
cated in accordance with the above requirements, may be subject to
rejection pending negotiation with the steel supplier.
Designation Grade Minimum Inside
Radius for
Cold Bending
Structural Steel 30 [205] 1t
33 [230] 1t
36 [250] Type 1 1t
36 [250] Type 2 11⁄2 t
40 [275] 2t
45 [310] Type 1 2t
45 [310] Type 2 2t
50 [340] 2t
55 [380] 21⁄2 t
60 [410] 3t
70 [480] 31⁄2 t
4t
High-Strength Low-Alloy
Steel Class 1 Class 2
45 [310] 11⁄2 t 11⁄2 t
50 [340] 2t 11⁄2 t
55 [380] 2t 2t
60 [410] 21⁄2 t 2t
65 [450] 3t 21⁄2 t
70 [480] 31⁄2 t 3t

High-Strength Low-alloy
Steel with Improved Form-
ability
50 [340] 1t
60 [410] 11⁄2 t
70 [480] 2t
80 [550] 2t

Ultra-High Strength Steel

Types 1 and 2
90 [620] 21⁄2 t
100 [690] 21⁄2 t

X2. RELATED ISO STANDARDS

The ISO standards listed below may be reviewed for ISO 4996 Hot-rolled Steel Sheet of High Yield Stress
comparison with this ASTM standard. The relationship be- Structural Quality
tween the standards may only be approximate; therefore, the ISO 5951 Hot-rolled Steel Sheet of Higher Yield Strength
respective standards should be consulted for actual require- with Improved Formability
ments. Those who use these documents must determine which
ISO 6316 Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Strip of Structural
specifications address their needs.
Quality
ISO 3573 Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Sheet of Commercial
and Drawing Qualities ISO 6317 Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Strip of Commercial
ISO 4995 Hot-rolled Steel Sheet of Structural Quality and Drawing Qualities

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X3. HARDNESS PROPERTIES

X3.1 Table Table X3.1 lists the typical hardness values.

TABLE X3.1 Typical Hardness Values

NOTE 1—The hardness values shown are at the time of shipment.
NOTE 2—Tests for hardness shall be conducted in accordance with the
requirements of Test Methods E18.
NOTE 3—The hardness values are Rockwell B scale as measured or
converted from the appropriate Rockwell scales.
NOTE 4—The typical hardness values apply to the full range of steel
sheet thickness. Hardness tends to increase as the steel sheet thickness
decreases.
NOTE 5—Hardness testing is commonly used to assess the relative
formability of various designations of uncoated steel sheet. This assess-
ment done by many users is recognized to be only an approximation of the
relative formability and therefore cannot be used as a specification
requirement.
Designation Hardness-Rockwell B Scale
CS Type A 75 or less
CS Type B 75 or less
CS Type C 75 or less
DS 65 or less

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A1011/A1011M – 17) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Nov. 1, 2017.)

(1) Removed Mo as a microalloy element from Table 2, (2) Removed SS Grade 80.
Footnote E.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A1011/A1011M – 15) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved May 1, 2017.)

(1) Editorial format changes made to 3.2.5 and 5.1.2.4.

(2) Reference to niobium (Nb) being interchangeable with
columbium (Cb) was added.

Committee A01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(A1011/A1011M – 14) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Dec. 1, 2015.)

(1) Special Forming Steel was added as noted in the addition or (2) Footnote A of Tables 1 and 2 was adjusted for clarity.
adjustment to the following: Sections 3.2.5, 3.2.5.1, 4.1.6,
5.1.2, 5.1.2.2, 5.1.2.4, 5.1.11, 7.1, 12.1, 13.1, Table 1, and
Table 1 footnotes A and I.

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