Grade A588 Grade K
Corresponding Standard ASTM A588/588M-2019
High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel, up to 50 ksi [345 MPa] Minimum Yield Point, with Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance
Classification Alloy Steel
A588 Grade K Chemical Element Composition Content (%)
Component C Si Mn P S Cr Ni Cu Mo Nb
Minimum Value - 0.25 0.5 - - 0.4 - 0.3 - 0.005
Maximum Value 0.17 0.5 1.2 0.03 0.03 0.7 0.4 0.5 0.1 0.05
A588 Grade K Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength
σb
Mpa
Yield Point
σs
Mpa
Elongation or Extension Rate
δ
%
Bars, Plates; t≤100mm ≥485 ≥345 (in 50mm)
≥21
Bars, Plates; 100mm<t≤125mm ≥460 ≥315 ≥21
Bars, Plates; 125mm<t≤200mm ≥435 ≥290 ≥21
Section Steel; all ≥485 ≥345 ≥21

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