AS 1548 Properties (Chem., Mech. & Rankings) rev. 2022

In this post I'll talk about and give details about AS 1548. First let's describe it and then have a look at its material's properties.

What is AS 1548?

AS 1548 is a Specification for Fine Grained, Weldable Steel Plates for Pressure Equipment.

Category

Steel Plates, Sheets, and Strip for Pressure Vessels

Scope

Specifies requirements for hot-rolled, fine grained, fully killed carbon manganese steel plates to a maximum thickness of 150 mm for use in the construction of pressure equipment.

Ok let's start with AS 1548 chemical composition.

Chemical Composition

Designation PT460

C max.

0.20

Mn

0.9 - 1.7

Si max.

0.60

P Max.

0.040

S max.

0.030

Nb max.

0.010

Al max.

0.1

Ti max.

0.040

Ceq max.

0.43

Learn more about chemical composition.

Now it's the mechanical properties turn:

Yield Strength

Designation PT460 (< 16mm)

305 MPa

Learn more about what is yield strength.

Tensile Strength

Designation PT460

460 to 580 MPa

Learn more about what is tensile strength.

Elongation (min.)

0.21.

Learn more about what is elongation.

Reduction of Area (min. %)

Not Required.

Learn more about reduction of area.

Impact Requirements

Designation PT460 L20

35J @-20ºC

Learn more about impact testing (charpy v notch).

Other properties:

Density

7800 - 8000 kg/m3 (around 7.9 g/cm3 or 0.285 lb/in3).

Learn more about density.

Elastic Modulus

190 GPa (27557 ksi) - 210GPa (30458 ksi).

Learn more about the Elastic Modulus.

Poisson's Ratio

0.27 – 0.30.

Learn more about the poisson ratio.

Allowable Stress

Depends on the project (And its factor of safety).

Learn more about the what is allowable stress.

My Material's Rank

While engineers will often look for the cheapest material they can use, I took a different approach to material's selection to help newbie students.

I ranked materials according to their yield strengths and AS 1548 currently ranks 63 in my yield strength index. This means there are other 62 materials that are more resistant.

Note: I've analysed 134 materials in order to create an yield strength index. Check my astm material's comparison post for more details.

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References

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Other References

AS⁣
1210 Pressure vessels⁣
1391 Metallic materials—Tensile testing at ambient temperature⁣
1544 Methods for impact tests on metals⁣
1544.2 Part 2: Charpy V-notch⁣
1710 Non-destructive testing—Ultrasonic testing of carbon and low alloy steel plate⁣
and universal sections—Test methods and quality classification⁣
1733 Methods for the determination of grain size in metals⁣
2291 Metallic materials—Tensile testing at elevated temperatures⁣
2706 Numerical values—Rounding and interpretation of limiting values⁣
AS/NZS⁣
1050 Methods for the analysis of iron and steel (all parts)⁣
1365 Tolerances for flat-rolled steel products⁣
3992 Pressure equipment—Welding and brazing qualification⁣
ISO⁣
2566 Steel—Conversion of elongation values⁣
2566-1 Part 1: Carbon and low alloy steels⁣
9328 Steel flat products for pressure purposes—Technical delivery conditions⁣
9328-2 Part 2: Non -alloy and alloy steels with specified elevated temperature properties⁣