Steel Expanded Metal
Steel is roll pressed at a very high temperature; usually above recrystallization temperature making it easy to work with and formed. The hot rolled steel grade A 36 is low carbon steel having exceptional mechanical properties. Steel Expanded Metal is an A36 hot rolled steel that is having diamond-shaped slits that are expanded or stretched to form a mesh either flattened or raised. It is used for several applications such as
- Architectural purposes
- Interior and exterior design
- Safety and security purpose
- Cages or boundaries and many more
Metalsnet has extensive stocks of Steel Expanded Metal available in different sizes.
Specifications:
A36 ASTM/ A36 ASTM, Hot Roll Steel, Hot Rolled Steel
Chemical Composition
| Element | Percentage |
| Carbon, C | 0.25-0.29% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.20% |
| Iron, Fe | 98.0% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.60-0.90% |
| Phosphorus, P | 0.40% |
| Silicon, Si | 0.28% |
| Sulfur, S | 0.05% |
Mechanical Properties
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate | 58000 - 79800 psi |
| Tensile Strength, Yield | 36000 psi |
| Elongation at Break (in 50 mm) | 23% |
| Brinell Hardness | 140 |
| Melting Point | 2600-2670?F |
| Density | 7.85 g/cm? |
Physical Characteristics
| Machinability | Good |
| Weldability | Excellent |
| Forming | Fair |
| Corrosion Resistance | Poor |
| Wear Resistance | Fair |
*Data provided for the purpose of reference only
