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SAE 1572 Carbon Steel, Composition Spec Product Information -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ### **Product Datasheet: SAE 1572 (AISI 1572) Carbon Steel Composition Specification** **1. Material Overview** SAE 1572 is a **high-carbon, high-manganese, non-alloy (carbon) steel** defined primarily by its chemical composition. It is part of the **"15xx" series** within the SAE/AISI system, which is characterized by a deliberately elevated manganese content (typically above 1.00%) compared to standard "10xx" carbon steels. The specific combination of high carbon and high manganese in SAE 1572 makes it a **deep-hardening, high-strength steel** primarily used in applications where exceptional strength, hardness, and wear resistance are required after proper heat treatment. **2. Key Material Concept** The defining feature of SAE 1572 is the **synergistic effect of its composition**. The **high carbon (~0.72%)** provides the potential for high hardness and strength, while the **high manganese (~1.20%)** dramatically increases the steel's hardenability. This means thicker cross-sections can be through-hardened (transformed to martensite) during quenching, resulting in a more uniform, high-strength microstructure throughout the part, rather than just a hard surface with a softer core. This makes it superior to a simple 10xx series grade (e.g., 1072) for larger or more demanding components. **3. International Standard & Cross-References** This steel grade is recognized under several international and industry specifications: * **Primary Standard:** **SAE J403** (Chemical Compositions of SAE Carbon Steels) / **AISI 1572** * **UNS Designation:** **G15720** * **ASTM Standards:** * ASTM A29/A29M: Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon and Alloy, Hot-Wrought and Cold-Finished (covers this grade). * ASTM A510: Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel. * **AMS (Aerospace Material Specification):** Not typically used in aerospace; it is an industrial-grade material. * **European Approximate Equivalent:** **1.1264 (66Mn4)** according to DIN EN 10083-2. *Note: Direct equivalents are rare; European grades may have slightly different Mn ranges.* * **Japanese Approximate Equivalent:** **SUP9** (Spring Steel) according to JIS G4801 is a close functional match, though chemistries differ. **4. Chemical Composition (% by Weight, per SAE J403)** The following composition defines the SAE 1572 / UNS G15720 grade: | Element | Content Range (%) | Key Role | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Carbon (C)** | **0.70 – 0.75** | Primary hardening element. Provides high strength and wear resistance. | | **Manganese (Mn)** | **1.00 – 1.30** | Critical for deep hardenability, increases strength and toughness. | | **Phosphorus (P)** | **≤ 0.040** | Impurity; kept low to prevent cold brittleness. | | **Sulfur (S)** | **≤ 0.050** | Impurity; can be raised for "Resulturized" versions (1572R) to improve machinability. | | **Silicon (Si)** | **0.15 – 0.30** | Deoxidizer, contributes to strength. | | **Iron (Fe)** | **Balance** | Base metal. | **Note:** A common variant is **SAE 1572R (Resulturized)**, which has a higher Sulfur content (typically ~0.08-0.13%) to form manganese sulfide inclusions, significantly improving machinability in the annealed state at a slight cost to transverse ductility and toughness. **5. Typical Physical & Mechanical Properties** *Properties are highly dependent on the form (bar, wire) and thermal-mechanical condition (hot-rolled, annealed, cold-drawn, heat-treated). The values below are indicative ranges.* **A. Physical Properties:** * **Density:** 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³) * **Melting Point:** ~ 1420 – 1460°C (2590 – 2660°F) * **Modulus of Elasticity (E):** 190 – 210 GPa (28 – 30 x 10⁶ psi) * **Poisson’s Ratio:** 0.27 – 0.30 * **Thermal Conductivity:** ~ 48 W/m·K (at 20°C) **B. Mechanical Properties by Condition:** * **As-Hot-Rolled or Annealed (Machining State):** * **Tensile Strength:** 620 – 760 MPa (90 – 110 ksi) * **Yield Strength:** 380 MPa (55 ksi) min. * **Elongation:** 15% – 22% * **Hardness:** 187 – 229 HBW * **Purpose:** Optimized for formability and machinability prior to final heat treatment. * **Heat-Treated (Quenched & Tempered – Example):** * **Tensile Strength:** 1050 – 1400+ MPa (152 – 200+ ksi) * **Yield Strength:** 850 – 1200+ MPa (123 – 174+ ksi) * **Elongation:** 9% – 15% * **Hardness:** 35 – 55 HRC (adjustable via tempering temperature) * **Purpose:** Achieves final high-strength, high-wear-resistance state. **6. Processing & Fabrication Characteristics** * **Hardenability:** Excellent. The high Mn allows oil quenching of moderately large sections to achieve uniform, high hardness. * **Machinability (Annealed/HR):** Fair for standard 1572. **Good for 1572R (Resulturized)** due to sulfur inclusions that break chips. * **Weldability:** Poor. Preheating (200-315°C / 400-600°F) and Post-Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) are mandatory to prevent cracking due to high carbon equivalent. Not recommended for welded structures. * **Forging Temperature:** 1150 – 900°C (2100 – 1650°F). * **Heat Treatment Cycle:** * **Austenitize/Quench:** Heat to 790-830°C (1450-1525°F), hold, then quench in oil. * **Tempering:** Immediately temper between 400-650°C (750-1200°F) to achieve desired hardness/toughness balance. **7. Primary Applications** SAE 1572 is predominantly used for heavy-duty, high-stress components that are subsequently heat-treated: * **Heavy-Duty Springs:** Primary application for coil springs, leaf springs (especially for railway freight cars, heavy trucks, and agricultural equipment). * **High-Strength Shafts & Axles:** Torsion bars, drive shafts, and axle shafts requiring a tough core and hard surface. * **Agricultural & Mining Wear Parts:** Plow shares, scraper blades, cutter bars, and bucket teeth. * **Forged Industrial Components:** Gears, connecting rods, and other high-strength forgings. * **Hand Tools:** High-strength wrenches, pry bars, and other impact tools. **8. Available Forms** * **Most Common:** Hot-rolled or cold-drawn round, flat, and square bars; wire rod (for spring coiling). * **Other Forms:** Forging billets. **Disclaimer:** This datasheet provides typical information for material selection. **Actual properties are determined by the final manufacturing process, section size, and heat treatment.** For engineering and design, always refer to certified material test reports from the supplier and conduct necessary validation tests for the specific application. 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