Chemical Composition
Base Element
C (Carbon)
0.12
%  (maximum)  
Cr (Chromium)
0.3 to 1.25
%    
Cu (Copper)
0.25 to 0.55
%    
Mn (Manganese)
0.6
%  (maximum)  
Ni (Nickel)
0.65
%  (maximum)  
P (Phosphorus)
0.07 to 0.15
%    
S (Sulfur)
0.05
%  (maximum)  
Si (Silicon)
0.25 to 0.75
%    
Composition Note
1) The steel shall be supplied in the killed condition.
2) Chemical composition for thicknesses over 16 mm shall be subject to agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
3) 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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DimensionsYield Strength (MPa)Ultimate Tensile Strength (MPa)Elongation (% strain)
Product sizes, ≤ 12 mm≥ 345≥ 480≥ 21
Product sizes, > 12 to ≤ 25 mm≥ 325≥ 480≥ 21
Product sizes, > 25 to ≤ 40 mm≥ 325≥ 480≥ 21
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Yield Strength
325
MPa  (minimum)  
Ultimate Tensile Strength
480
MPa  (minimum)  
Elongation
21
% strain  (minimum)  
Density
7.85
Mg/m^3    
Notes on Mechanical Properties
Mechanical properties in the as-rolled condition for product sizes > 25 mm to ≤ 40 mm.
 
Other Information
Material Class
Alloy Family
Alloy Group
Alloy Sub-Group
Country
Standards Body
Description
Structural steel with improved atmospheric corrosion resistance
Designation
WR-Fe 480A
Specification Type
Specification
IS 11587
Specification Year
1986
Specification Status
Specification Status Notes
Reapproved in 2012
Organization
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
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