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Designation: A1011/A1011M − 23

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 and Practices for Chemical Analysis of
by Specification A635/A635M. 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 May 1, 2023. Published June 2023. Originally
during the manufacture of a part (or both). The adverse effects
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as A1011/A1011M – 18a. of inclusions are minimized by reducing the content of
DOI: 10.1520/A1011_A1011M-23. 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).

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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-
ability (HSLAS-F grades 50[340], 60[410], 70[480], and
3.2.5 Special Forming Steel (SFS), n—Steel ordered to 1010
80[550]).
chemistry or greater levels of carbon, manganese or both,
4.1.9.1 HSLAS-F steel has improved formability when
which exhibits enhanced formability or mechanical properties.
compared to HSLAS. The steel is fully deoxidized, made to a
3.2.5.1 Discussion—Steel grades such as CS – 1010 or CS –
fine grain practice, and includes microalloying elements such
1020 for example, adheres to chemistry requirements only,
as columbium, vanadium, and zirconium. The steel shall be
whereas SFS – 1010 or SFS – 1020, also provide enhanced
treated to achieve inclusion control.
formability. Due to greater carbon content, SFS – 1020 is not
4.1.10 Ultra-High Strength (UHSS Types 1 and 2, in Grades
as formable as SFS – 1010.
90 [620] and 100 [690]).
4.1.10.1 UHSS steel has increased strength compared with
4. Classification
HSLAS-F. The steel is killed and made to a fine ferritic grain
4.1 Hot-rolled steel sheet and steel strip is available in the practice, and includes microalloying elements such as colum-
following designations: bium (niobium), titanium, vanadium, molybdenum, and so
4.1.1 Commercial Steel (CS Types A, B, C, and D, as forth. The steel shall be treated to achieve inclusion control.
specified in Table 1), The material is intended for miscellaneous applications where
4.1.2 Commercial Steel (CS Types A and B combined with higher strength, savings in weight, and weldability are impor-
chemistry grade in accordance with Specification A568/ tant. Atmospheric corrosion resistance of these steels is equiva-
A568M Table X2.3), lent to plain carbon steels. With copper specified, the atmo-
4.1.3 Drawing Steel (DS Types A and B, as specified in spheric corrosion resistance is somewhat enhanced.
Table 1), 4.1.11 When required for HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS
4.1.4 Drawing Steel (DS Types A and B combined with steels, limitations on the use of one or more of the microalloy
chemistry grade in accordance with Specification A568/ elements shall be specified on the order.
A568M Table X2.3,
4.1.5 Commercial Steel Chemistry grade in accordance with 5. Ordering Information
Specification A568/A568M Table X2.1, with no type specified 5.1 It is the purchaser’s responsibility to specify in the
(CS – 1005, CS – 1008, CS – 1020, and so forth), purchase order all ordering information necessary to describe
4.1.6 Special Forming Steel (SFS), chemistry as specified in the required material. Examples of such information include,
Table 1 with carbon & manganese limits in accordance with but are not limited to, the following:

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/NbC Ti 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 0.02–0.15 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 0.02–0.08 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
Columbium (Cb) and niobium (Nb) are considered interchangeable names for element 41 in the periodic table and both names are acceptable for use.
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.

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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 6.1 Material furnished under this specification shall con-
to CS Type A, CS Type B, DS Type A, DS Type B, or SFS, the form to the applicable requirements of the current edition of
grade shall be furnished as CS – 1005, CS – 1008, CS – 1020 Specification A568/A568M for sheets and Specification A749/
and so forth, and meet chemistry specified in accordance with A749M for strip, unless otherwise provided for herein.
Specification A568/A568M Table X2.1,
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 7.1 The heat analysis of the steel shall conform to the
forth, Type B will be furnished (see 4.1), chemical composition requirements of the appropriate desig-
5.1.2.4 When SFS is specified, a chemistry grade designa- nation shown in Table 1 for CS, DS and SFS, and Table 2 for
tion shall also be specified in accordance with Specification SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS.
A568/A568M Table X2.1 (that is, 1010, 1020, and so forth), or 7.1.1 A report of heat analysis will be supplied, if requested,
carbon & manganese in accordance with Table X2.2 (that is, C for CS and DS. For materials with required mechanical
0.12–0.18 %, Mn 0.50–0.80 %, and so forth). The characteris- properties, SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS, a report of heat
tics identifying the enhanced formability or mechanical prop- analysis is required.
erties shall be specified by the user or purchaser, on the
purchase order. If requested, the producer or seller shall 7.2 Each of the elements listed in Table 1, Table 2, and
provide verification of special practices or mechanical proper- Specification A568/A568M Table X2.3 shall be included in the
ties 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
amount of vanadium, columbium, or titanium is less than
5.1.2.6 When a type is not specified for SS Grades, Type 1
0.008 %, report the analysis as <0.008 % or the actual deter-
will be furnished (see 4.1),
mined value. When the amount of boron is less than 0.0005 %,
5.1.2.7 When a type is not specified for UHSS, Type 1 shall report the analysis as <0.0005 % or the actual determined
be furnished (see 4.1). value.
5.1.3 Finish (see 9.1)
5.1.4 Type of edge (see 9.3), 7.3 Sheet steel grades defined by this specification are
suitable for welding if appropriate welding conditions are
5.1.5 Oiled or not oiled, as required (see 9.2),
selected. For certain welding processes, if more restrictive
5.1.6 Dimensions (thickness, width, and whether cut lengths composition limits are desirable, they shall be specified at the
or coils), 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/ 8. Mechanical Properties
A749M. The purchaser should contact the producer prior to placing an 8.1 CS and DS:
order.
8.1.1 Typical, nonmandatory mechanical properties for CS
5.1.7 Coil size (inside diameter, outside diameter, and maxi- and DS for all grades specified in Table 1 and Specification
mum weight), A568/A568M Table X2.3 are found in Table 3.
5.1.8 Copper bearing steel (if required), 8.1.2 The material represented by all grades specified in
5.1.9 Quantity, Table 1 and Specification A568/A568M Table X2.3 shall be
5.1.10 Application (part identification and description), capable of being bent at room temperature in any direction
5.1.11 A report of heat analysis will be supplied, if through 180° flat on itself without cracking on the outside of
requested, for CS, DS and SFS. For materials with required the bent portion (see the section on bend test in Test Methods
mechanical properties, SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS, a and Definitions A370). The bend test is not a requirement of
report is required of heat analysis and mechanical properties as delivery. However, if testing is performed by the purchaser,
determined by the tension test, and material not conforming to the requirement shall be subject to
5.1.12 Special requirements (if any). rejection.
5.1.12.1 When the purchaser requires thickness tolerances 8.2 SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS:
for 3⁄8 in. [10 mm] minimum edge distance (see Supplementary 8.2.1 The available grades and corresponding mechanical
Requirement in Specification A568/A568M), this requirement properties for SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS are shown in
shall be specified in the purchase order or contract. Table 4.

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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/NbC Ti N
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
A A A
Grade 36 [250] Type 2D 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 40 [275] 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 45 [310] Type 1D 0.25 1.35 0.035 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.025
Grade 45 [310] Type 2 0.02–0.08 0.30–1.00 0.030–0.070 0.025 0.02–0.08 0.60 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.008 0.008 0.008 0.010–0.030
A A A
Grade 50 [340]D 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 55 [380]D 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 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 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 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 min 0.005 min 0.005 min
A A A
Grade 50 [340] Class 1D 0.23 1.35 0.04 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 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 min 0.005 min 0.005 min
A A A
Grade 55 [380] Class 1D 0.25 1.35 0.04 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 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 min 0.005 min 0.005 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 min 0.005 min 0.005 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 min 0.005 min 0.005 min
A A F

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Grade 65 [450] Class 1 0.26 1.50 0.04 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 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 min 0.005 min 0.005 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 min 0.005 min 0.005 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 min 0.005 min 0.005 min

HSLAS-F:E
A A F
Grade 50 [340] 0.15 1.65 0.020 0.025 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min
A A F
Grade 60 [410] 0.15 1.65 0.020 0.025 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min
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A A F
Grade 70 [480] 0.15 1.65 0.020 0.025 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.16 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min
A A F
Grade 80 [550]D 0.15 1.65 0.020 0.025 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.16 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min

UHSS:E
A A F
Grade 90 [620] Type 1 0.15 2.00 0.020 0.025 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.40 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min
A A F
Grade 100 [690] Type 1 0.15 2.00 0.020 0.025 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.40 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min
A A F
Grade 90 [620] Type 2 0.15 2.00 0.020 0.025 0.60 0.50 0.30 0.40 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 min
A A F
Grade 100 [690] Type 2 0.15 2.00 0.020 0.025 0.60 0.50 0.30 0.40 0.005 min 0.005 min 0.005 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
Columbium (Cb) and niobium (Nb) are considered interchangeable names for element 41 in the periodic table and both names are acceptable for use.
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 % for SS Grades 36 Type 2, 45 Type
1, 50 and 55, as well as for HSLAS Grades 45 Class 1, 50 Class 1, and 55 Type 1, and to a maximum of 1.90% for HSLAS-F Grade 80.
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).
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TABLE 3 Typical Ranges of Mechanical PropertiesA 8.2.3.1 The suggested minimum inside radii for cold bend-
(Nonmandatory)B for Hot-rolled Steel Sheet and Strip
Designations CS and DS (Includes Grades in Accordance With ing are listed in Appendix X1 and is discussed in more detail
Specification A568/A568M, Table X2.3) in Specifications A568/A568M (6.6) and A749/A749M (7.6).
Designation
Yield StrengthC Elongation in 2 Where a tighter bend radius is required, where curved or offset
ksi MPa in. [50 mm] %C bends are involved, or where stretching or drawing are also a
CS Types A, B,
30–50 [205–340] $25 consideration, the producer shall be consulted.
C, and D
DS Types A and
30–45 [205–310] $28 9. Finish and Appearance
B
A
The yield strength tends to increase and the elongation tends to decrease as the 9.1 Surface Finish:
sheet thickness decreases. These properties represent those typical of material in 9.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, the material shall be fur-
the thickness range of 0.100 to 0.150 in. [2.5 to 3.5 mm] for CS Types A, B, and
DS Types A and B and in the thickness ranges of 0.060 to 0.075 in. [1.5 to 1.9 mm] nished as rolled, that is, without removing the hot-rolled oxide
for CS Type D. or scale.
B
The typical mechanical property values presented here are nonmandatory. They
are provided to assist the purchaser in specifying a suitable steel for a given
9.1.2 When required, it is permissible to specify that the
application. Values outside these ranges are to be expected. material be pickled or blast cleaned (descaled).
C
Yield strength and elongation are measured in the longitudinal direction in
accordance with Test Methods and Definitions A370.
9.2 Oiling:
9.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, as-rolled material shall be
furnished not oiled (that is, dry), and pickled or blast cleaned
material shall be furnished oiled.
9.3 Edges:
8.2.1.1 For SS, HSLAS, HSLAS-F, and UHSS, a report is 9.3.1 Steel sheet is available with mill edge or cut edge.
required of mechanical properties as determined by the tension 9.3.2 Steel strip is available with mill edge or cut edge.
test.
8.2.2 Tension Tests: 10. Retests and Disposition of Non-Conforming Material
8.2.2.1 Requirements—Material as represented by the test 10.1 Retests, conducted in accordance with the require-
specimen shall conform to the mechanical property require- ments of Section 11.1 of Specification A568/A568M, are
ments specified in Table 4. These requirements do not apply to permitted when an unsatisfactorily test result is suspected to be
the uncropped ends of unprocessed coils. the consequence of the test method procedure.
8.2.2.2 Number of Tests—Two tension tests shall be made 10.2 Disposition of non-conforming material shall be sub-
from each heat or from each 50 tons [45 000 kg]. When the ject to the requirements of Section 11.2 of Specification
amount of finished material from a heat is less than 50 tons A568/A568M.
[45 000 kg], one tension test shall be made. When material
rolled from one heat differs 0.050 in. [1.27 mm] or more in 11. Product Marking
thickness, one tension test shall be made from the thickest and 11.1 In addition to the requirements of Specification A568/
thinnest material regardless of the weight represented. A568M for sheet and Specification A749/A749M for strip,
8.2.2.3 Tension test specimens shall be taken at a point each lift or coil shall be marked with the designation shown on
immediately adjacent to the material to be qualified. the order (CS (Type A, B, or C), DS (Type A or B), SFS (Grade,
8.2.2.4 Tension test specimens shall be taken from the full Carbon or Manganese or both), SS (Grade and for SS36, Type),
thickness of the sheet as-rolled. HSLAS (Grade and Class), HSLAS-F (Grade), or UHSS (Type
8.2.2.5 Tension test specimens shall be taken from a loca- and Grade)). The designation shall be legibly stenciled on the
tion approximately halfway between the center of sheet and the top of each lift or shown on a tag attached to each coil or
edge of the material as-rolled. shipping unit.
8.2.2.6 Tension test specimens shall be taken with the
lengthwise axis of the test specimen parallel to the rolling 12. Keywords
direction (longitudinal test). 12.1 carbon steel sheet; carbon steel strip; commercial steel;
8.2.2.7 Test Method—Yield strength shall be determined by drawing steel; special forming steel; high strength-low alloy
either the 0.2 % offset method or the 0.5 % extension under steel; high strength-low alloy steel with improved formability;
load method unless otherwise specified. hot-rolled steel sheet; hot-rolled steel strip; steel sheet; steel
8.2.3 Bending Properties: strip; structural steel; ultra-high strength steel

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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.
B
Elongation in 2 in. [50 mm] min, % for Thicknesses: [200 mm], % for
Yield Strength Tensile Strength Thickness:
sDesignation ksi [MPa] min or
ksi [MPa] min range Under Under Under
Under
0.230–0.097 in. 0.097–0.064 in. 0.064–0.025 in
0.230 in. [6.0 mm]
[6.0–2.5 mm] [2.5 to 1.6 mm] [1.6–0.65 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 [310–410] 60 [410] 20 19 14 15
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.

APPENDIXES

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. BENDING PROPERTIES

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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.
Minimum Inside Radius for Cold
Designation Grade
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

High-Strength Low-Alloy Class 1 Class 2

Steel
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
Formability
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 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 – 18a) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved May 1, 2023.)

(1) Removed titanium equation from Footnote C of Tables 1 (2) Relabeled Footnote J of Table 1 and Footnote G of Table 2
and 2. as Footnote C in Tables 1 and 2.

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