Carbon Steel A216 WCA

Chemical Composition

Element Symbol Average Preferred Range %
Carbon C 0.25 (max)
Manganese Mn 0.7
Silicon Si 0.6
Sulfur S 0.045
Phosphorus P 0.04
Copper Cu 0.3
Nickel Ni 0.5
Chromium Cr 0.5
Molybdenum Mo 0.2
Vanadium V 1
Iron Fe Balance

Mechanical Properties

Property Metric Values Imperial Values
Tensile Strength Min 73 ksi 500 MPa
Yield Strength Min 32 ksi 220 MPa
Elongation Min % 24% 24%
Hardness (Brinell) 125-150HB 125-150HB

Comparative Specifications

ASTM / SAE: A216 Grade WCA / SAE216 WCA

DIN: GS-C25

Afnor: NF 280-480-M-81

EN (EU/US): 1.0621 GP240GR

GB (Chinese Standard): GB/T 11352

ISO (International) / UNS: ISO 3755 Grade 270-490W / J02502

Applicable Casting Processes