AISI 1016 Steel, hot rolled

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AISI 1016 Steel, hot rolled, 19-32 mm (0.75-1.25 in) round Product Information -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: # **Product Specification: AISI 1016 Low Carbon Steel, Hot-Rolled Bar** ## **Product Identification** * **Standard Designation:** AISI 1016 / SAE 1016 * **UNS Number:** G10160 * **Condition:** Hot-Rolled (As-Rolled) * **Product Form:** Round Bar * **Size Range:** 19 mm to 32 mm (0.75 inch to 1.25 inch) diameter * **Surface:** Characteristic mill scale surface * **Key Feature:** Enhanced manganese variant of AISI 1015 offering improved strength and hardenability while maintaining excellent weldability ## **Overview** AISI 1016 hot-rolled round bar represents a strategically optimized variant within the 10xx series carbon steels. Distinguished by its elevated manganese content (0.60-0.90%), this grade provides approximately **15-20% higher strength** compared to standard AISI 1015 while maintaining the same excellent weldability and formability characteristics. The hot-rolling process ensures good material integrity and consistent mechanical properties throughout the 19-32 mm cross-section. This product serves as a cost-effective upgrade for applications requiring improved mechanical performance without transitioning to higher-carbon or alloyed steels, making it ideal for structural components, forgings, and general fabrication. --- ## **1. Chemical Composition (Weight %, AISI/SAE Standard)** | Element | Content (%) | Metallurgical Significance | |---------|-------------|----------------------------| | **Carbon (C)** | 0.13 - 0.18 | Primary strengthening element; provides base for carburizing response | | **Manganese (Mn)** | **0.60 - 0.90** | **Key differentiator from AISI 1015** - enhances hardenability, solid solution strengthening, and hot workability | | **Phosphorus (P)** | ≤ 0.040 | Impurity control for improved cold workability | | **Sulfur (S)** | ≤ 0.050 | Standard impurity level | | **Iron (Fe)** | Balance | Matrix element | **Note:** The manganese content provides distinct advantages over AISI 1015: - Enhanced response to cold working - Improved hardenability for carburizing applications - Better strength retention at elevated temperatures --- ## **2. Physical & Mechanical Properties** ### **A. Physical Properties (Hot-Rolled Condition)** - **Density:** 7.87 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³) - **Elastic Modulus:** 200 GPa (29,000 ksi) - **Poisson's Ratio:** 0.29 - **Thermal Conductivity:** ~59 W/m·K - **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion:** 11.7 × 10⁻⁶ /K - **Magnetic Properties:** Strongly ferromagnetic ### **B. Mechanical Properties (Typical, As-Hot-Rolled - 25 mm Round)** | Property | Value Range | Comparison Notes | |----------|-------------|------------------| | **Yield Strength (0.2% offset)** | 325 - 425 MPa (47 - 62 ksi) | **~15% higher than AISI 1015** | | **Tensile Strength** | 470 - 580 MPa (68 - 84 ksi) | Enhanced strength from Mn addition | | **Elongation (50 mm)** | 20% - 30% | Maintains good ductility | | **Hardness (Brinell)** | 130 - 170 HB | | | **Impact Toughness** | Good | Improved over lower-Mn grades | | **Machinability** | Good (65% of 1212) | Better than 1015 due to Mn content | ### **C. Heat Treatment Response** - **Annealing:** 870-900°C (1600-1650°F), furnace cool - **Normalizing:** 900-925°C (1650-1700°F), air cool - **Carburizing Potential:** Excellent - higher Mn enhances case depth uniformity - **Hardenability:** Improved over 1015 due to Mn content --- ## **3. Product Applications** ### **Primary Application Areas** #### **Structural & Fabrication Components** - **Building Construction:** Structural members, brackets, and supports requiring enhanced strength - **Industrial Equipment:** Machine frames, guards, and structural elements - **Agricultural Machinery:** Implement frames and reinforcement components #### **Automotive & Transportation** - **Non-critical chassis components** - **Brackets and mounting plates** - **Suspension linkage components** #### **General Manufacturing** - **Forging Stock:** Excellent hot workability for forged parts - **Machined Components:** After descaling, for parts requiring moderate strength - **Fastener Stock:** Base material for bolts and pins #### **Special Applications** - **Enhanced Carburizing Applications:** Where deeper/more uniform case depth is needed - **Components Subject to Mild Impact:** Better toughness than lower-Mn steels - **Applications Requiring Improved Weld Strength:** Higher Mn content can improve weld metal properties --- ## **4. International Standards & Equivalents** | Standard System | Equivalent Designation | Notes | |-----------------|------------------------|-------| | **ASTM (USA)** | **ASTM A29** Grade 1016 | Standard specification for bars | | **UNS (USA)** | G10160 | Unified numbering system | | **DIN/EN (Europe)** | **1.0416** (C16E) | Direct equivalent with 0.13-0.19% C, 0.60-0.90% Mn | | **JIS (Japan)** | **S16C** | Japanese equivalent (JIS G4051) | | **GB (China)** | **16** | Chinese standard GB/T 699 | | **ISO** | **C16E4** | ISO 683-1 designation | | **BS (UK)** | **080A16** | British Standard equivalent | ### **Cross-Reference Table** | Country/Region | Standard | Grade | C (%) | Mn (%) | |----------------|----------|-------|-------|--------| | USA | AISI/SAE | 1016 | 0.13-0.18 | 0.60-0.90 | | Europe | EN | 1.0416 | 0.13-0.19 | 0.60-0.90 | | Japan | JIS | S16C | 0.13-0.18 | 0.60-0.90 | | China | GB | 16 | 0.13-0.19 | 0.35-0.65 | | International | ISO | C16E4 | 0.13-0.19 | 0.60-0.90 | --- ## **5. Processing Characteristics** ### **Fabrication Notes** 1. **Machining:** Good machinability rating (65% of 1212 steel) 2. **Welding:** Excellent weldability - all common processes applicable 3. **Forming:** Good cold forming characteristics 4. **Forging:** Forge between 1150-900°C (2100-1650°F) ### **Heat Treatment Capabilities** - **Annealing:** Produces maximum softness for severe forming - **Normalizing:** Refines grain structure for improved machinability - **Carburizing:** Excellent candidate for case hardening applications - **Stress Relieving:** 595-650°C (1100-1200°F) for 1 hour per inch --- ## **6. Technical Advantages** ### **Compared to AISI 1015:** - **Higher Yield Strength:** Approximately 15% improvement - **Enhanced Hardenability:** Better response to carburizing - **Improved Hot Workability:** Manganese improves forgeability - **Better Impact Resistance:** Enhanced toughness characteristics ### **Compared to AISI 1020:** - **Superior Weldability:** Lower carbon equivalent - **Better Formability:** More ductile in cold working - **Lower Cost:** Reduced alloying compared to 1020 --- ## **7. Quality & Inspection** - **Chemical Analysis:** Heat and product analysis available - **Mechanical Testing:** Tensile, hardness, and impact testing per ASTM A370 - **Non-Destructive Testing:** UT, MT, or PT available upon request - **Certification:** Mill Test Certificate to EN 10204 3.1/3.2 --- ## **8. Packing & Delivery** - **Standard Length:** 3-6 meters (10-20 feet) - **Bundling:** Typically 1-3 tons per bundle - **Marking:** Grade, heat number, size, and supplier identification - **Surface Protection:** Oiled or standard mill finish --- ## **Summary** **AISI 1016 hot-rolled round bar (19-32 mm) represents an optimized balance in the low-carbon steel family, offering enhanced mechanical properties through strategic manganese alloying while maintaining the excellent fabrication characteristics of the 10xx series.** Its approximately 15% strength advantage over AISI 1015, combined with improved hardenability and hot workability, makes it a cost-effective choice for applications requiring better performance without the increased cost or reduced weldability of higher-carbon steels. The product's global standardization through equivalents like **EN 1.0416** and **JIS S16C** ensures consistent quality and performance across international supply chains. For engineers and fabricators seeking improved mechanical properties while maintaining ease of fabrication, AISI 1016 provides a technically sound and economically viable solution for structural, automotive, and general manufacturing applications. -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: AISI 1016 Steel, hot rolled, 19-32 mm (0.75-1.25 in) round Specification Dimensions Size： Diameter 20-1000 mm Length <4764 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. -: AISI 1016 Steel, hot rolled, 19-32 mm (0.75-1.25 in) round Properties -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -:

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Packing of AISI 1016 Steel, hot rolled, 19-32 mm (0.75-1.25 in) round -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Standard Packing: -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 1235 gallon liquid totes Special package is available on request. E FORUs’ is carefully handled to minimize damage during storage and transportation and to preserve the quality of our products in their original condition