Chemical Composition
Base Element
C (Carbon)
0.35 to 0.4
%    
Fe (Iron)
97.3 to 98.2
%    (estimate)
Mn (Manganese)
1.2 to 1.5
%    
P (Phosphorus)
0.06
%  (maximum)  
S (Sulfur)
0.24 to 0.33
%    
Si (Silicon)
0.4
%  (maximum)  
Balance
Composition Note
1) Cast analysis.
2) Fe is listed as a Base element for this material, but its % value is not listed in the specification. The value shown is a calculated one.
 
Mechanical Properties
Tabular Data
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DimensionsUltimate Tensile Strength (lbf/ft^2)Brinell Hardness
Thickness, > 16 to ≤ 40 mm1.17e7 to 1.52e7≤ 213
Thickness, > 40 to ≤ 63 mm1.17e7 to 1.52e7≤ 213
Thickness, > 63 to ≤ 100 mm1.15e7 to 1.46e7≤ 204
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Ultimate Tensile Strength
1.15e7 to 1.46e7
lbf/ft^2    
Brinell Hardness
204
 (maximum)  
Condition
As-rolled, peeled (+SH)
 
Other Information
Material Class
Alloy Family
Alloy Group
Alloy Sub-Group
Country
Standards Body
Description
Bright steel products
Designation
38SMn28
Specification Type
Specification
ISO 683-18
Specification Year
2014
Specification Status
Organization
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Available forms
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