A354 Chemical Properties
Element |
All sizes of Grade BC, Grade BD through 2-1/4” diameter. |
Grade BD over 2-1/4” |
Carbon, % |
0.30 to 0.53 |
0.35 to 0.53 |
Manganese, % min |
0.60 |
0.60 |
Phosphorus, % max |
0.035 |
0.035 |
Sulfur, % max |
0.040 |
0.040 |
Boron, % max |
0.003 |
0.003 |
Nickel, % min |
|
0.40 |
Chromium, % min |
|
0.40 |
Molybdenum, % min |
|
0.15 |
Other Alloying Elements |
* |
* |
*steel is considered to be alloy when the maximum range given for manganese exceeds 1.65 % or a definite minimum quantity for any of the following elements is specified or required within the limits of the recognized field of constructional alloy steels: chromium, molybdenum, nickel, or any other alloying element added to obtain a desired alloying effect. |