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Bethlehem Steel ASTM A808 Sulfur Restricted 3/16 to 1-1/2 in. thick, steel plate Product Information -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ## **Product Datasheet: Bethlehem Steel ASTM A808 (Sulfur Restricted) Steel Plate** **Product Overview** Bethlehem Steel ASTM A808 (Sulfur Restricted) is a premium-grade, high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) **phosphorus-enhanced weathering steel** plate engineered for applications demanding superior **through-thickness (Z-direction) ductility**, **improved weldability**, and **enhanced toughness** alongside its inherent atmospheric corrosion resistance. This variant of the standard ASTM A808 specification incorporates a critical supplementary requirement: the strict limitation of sulfur content. By reducing sulfur to very low levels (typically ≤ 0.010%), this plate minimizes the presence of elongated manganese sulfide inclusions, which are the primary initiators of lamellar tearing in thick welded joints and can impair impact toughness. It maintains all the benefits of ASTM A808—including a 50 ksi minimum yield strength and corrosion resistance four times that of copper-bearing carbon steel—while offering improved performance for critical, restrained weldments. This plate is available in thicknesses from **3/16 inch (4.8 mm) to 1-1/2 inches (38.1 mm)**. **Key International Standards & Specifications** * **Primary Standard:** **ASTM A808 / A808M** - Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural Steel Plate with Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance. * **Governing Specification:** This product meets all base requirements of ASTM A808, with the mandatory application of a **supplementary sulfur restriction**, typically invoked via: * **ASTM A6 Supplementary Requirement S18 (Maximum Sulfur Content):** Specifying a maximum sulfur limit lower than the standard 0.05% (e.g., 0.010%, 0.008%, or 0.005%). * **Enhanced Quality Protocols:** Often ordered with additional supplementary requirements to ensure performance in demanding applications: * **ASTM A6 S1 (Charpy V-Notch Impact Testing):** For low-temperature toughness verification. * **ASTM A6 S5 (Fine Austenitic Grain Practice):** Standard. * **ASTM A770 (Through-Thickness Tension Testing):** May be specified, especially for thicknesses over 1", to quantitatively verify Z-direction ductility. * **Corrosion Resistance:** Maintains the guaranteed atmospheric corrosion resistance of standard A808: **2x that of plain carbon steel and 4x that of copper-bearing carbon steel.** **Chemical Composition (Weight % - ASTM A808 Base with Sulfur Restriction)** The key differentiating factor is the drastically reduced sulfur content, with other elements controlled to support the weathering performance and strength. | Element | ASTM A808 Base Requirement | Sulfur Restricted Typical Aim | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Carbon (C)** | 0.20% max | 0.10 - 0.16% | | **Manganese (Mn)** | 1.35% max | 0.90 - 1.20% | | **Phosphorus (P)** | 0.04 - 0.12% | 0.07 - 0.10% | | **Sulfur (S)** | 0.05% max | **≤ 0.010% (often ≤ 0.008%)** | | **Silicon (Si)** | 0.30% max | 0.15 - 0.25% | | **Copper (Cu)** | 0.20 - 0.40% | 0.25 - 0.35% | | **Nickel (Ni)** | 0.25 - 0.50% | 0.30 - 0.45% | | **Chromium (Cr)** | 0.40 - 0.65% (optional) | 0.50 - 0.60% (if specified) | | **Vanadium (V)** | 0.06% max | 0.02 - 0.05% | | **Carbon Equivalent (C.E. IIW)** | -- | Typically 0.36 - 0.42 | **Physical & Mechanical Properties** The mechanical properties meet the ASTM A808 standards; the primary improvements are in ductility and toughness characteristics. | Property | Requirement (ASTM A808) | Performance & Key Benefit of Low Sulfur | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Yield Strength (Min)** | 50 ksi (345 MPa) | 55 - 65 ksi (380 - 450 MPa) | | **Tensile Strength** | 65 ksi (450 MPa) min | 70 - 80 ksi (483 - 552 MPa) | | **Elongation in 2" (Min)** | 21% | 22 - 28% | | **Charpy V-Notch Toughness** | As specified per S1. | **Improved:** Lower sulfur reduces inclusion content, leading to higher and more consistent impact energy absorption, especially at low temperatures. | | **Through-Thickness (Z-Direction) Ductility** | Not required by base spec. | **Greatly Enhanced:** Low sulfur significantly reduces the risk of **lamellar tearing** in thick, highly restrained welded connections (e.g., T-joints, corner details). This is the primary design advantage. | | **Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance** | 4x that of copper-bearing carbon steel. | Unaffected; maintains full weathering performance. | | **Key Feature** | **Improved Weld Integrity & Toughness:** The combination of weathering steel performance with the enhanced resistance to weld-related cracking (lamellar tearing, HAZ cracking) and improved base metal toughness makes it ideal for critical, exposed welded structures. | **Product Applications** This sulfur-restricted A808 plate is specified for critical weathering steel applications where weld integrity and structural reliability are paramount, particularly in connections subject to high through-thickness stresses. * **Fracture-Critical Bridge Members:** Thick splice plates, gusset plates, and connections in welded box girders and trusses where failure of a single weld could be catastrophic. * **Seismic-Resistant Structures:** Moment connections in exposed steel frames (braced frames, moment frames) where weld ductility and toughness are essential for energy dissipation. * **Heavy Industrial & Offshore Modules:** Critical welded node connections and highly restrained joints in exposed offshore topsides or plant structures. * **Architectural Structures with Complex Welded Details:** Where aesthetic exposed steel has complex welded nodal connections that are both visually prominent and structurally critical. * **Repair & Retrofit of Existing Weathering Steel Structures:** For splice plates and reinforcement where matching corrosion performance and ensuring weld integrity are both critical. **Advantages & Fabrication Notes** * **Superior Weldability and Weld Integrity:** The low sulfur content drastically reduces the risk of **solidification cracking** in the weld metal and **heat-affected zone (HAZ) liquation cracking**. It also minimizes the risk of **hydrogen-induced cracking (HIC)** and **lamellar tearing**. * **Enhanced Toughness:** Provides more consistent and often higher Charpy impact values due to a cleaner microstructure with fewer non-metallic inclusions. * **Maintains Weathering Performance:** All atmospheric corrosion resistance benefits of standard A808 are preserved. * **Fabrication:** Can be welded using standard low-hydrogen procedures for weathering steels. The low sulfur content allows for greater flexibility in welding parameters and may reduce preheat requirements slightly compared to higher-sulfur steels. * **Cost Premium:** The steelmaking process to achieve very low sulfur (e.g., ladle desulfurization) incurs a moderate cost premium over standard A808. * **Legacy Product Note:** Bethlehem Steel offered this as a premium, solution-oriented product. Modern equivalents are readily specified by ordering **ASTM A808** with the supplementary requirement for **Maximum Sulfur Content (S18)** set at 0.010% or lower. **Disclaimer:** This datasheet describes the historical **Bethlehem Steel** product offering: **ASTM A808 with a Purchaser-Imposed Sulfur Restriction**. For current procurement, it is essential to specify the base standard (**ASTM A808**) and explicitly call out the supplementary requirement for maximum sulfur, e.g., **"Supplementary Requirement S18, Maximum Sulfur Content: 0.008%."** Also specify any required impact testing (S1). The Mill Test Certificate must certify that the sulfur content meets the restricted limit. While this plate significantly improves resistance to lamellar tearing, proper joint design (minimizing restraint, using balanced welds) remains a critical engineering responsibility. -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Bethlehem Steel ASTM A808 Sulfur Restricted 3/16 to 1-1/2 in. thick, steel plate Specification Dimensions Size： Diameter 20-1000 mm Length <4687 mm Size:We can customized as required Standard： Per your request or drawing We can customized as required Properties（Theoretical） Chemical Composition -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Bethlehem Steel ASTM A808 Sulfur Restricted 3/16 to 1-1/2 in. thick, steel plate Properties -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -:

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