Stainless & Carbon Steel at 22 degrees F
Stainless & Carbon Steel at 22 degrees F
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I'm looking for information on how Carbon Steel (A36) and Stainless Steel (304 or 316) are affected by low temperature (22 deg F). Any help would be appreciated.





RE: Stainless & Carbon Steel at 22 degrees F
RE: Stainless & Carbon Steel at 22 degrees F
This does not happen with the 300 series stainless steels.
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RE: Stainless & Carbon Steel at 22 degrees F
RE: Stainless & Carbon Steel at 22 degrees F
RE: Stainless & Carbon Steel at 22 degrees F
Old code, still used: Use relatively low stresses and can use A36 up to 1.5" at any temperature.
Newer version: Use A36 up to 1/2" thick down to +20 F.
Other newer code: Use A36 up to 1/2" at similar temps. Or use A36 with increased manganese content up to 1" or so. The increased manganese content makes it very similar to A131-B. A lot of the standard A36 will meet that requirement anyway.
So, unless you're using real thick plate, you're probably okay at that temp- need to use proper weld procedures and all.