Carbon Steel Sheet 1/2"

CSN/Usiminas Quality and Traceability Certification. A 1/2" carbon steel plate ASTM A36 (12.70 mm) is a hot-rolled thick plate Widely used in structural, mechanical, and industrial applications. Manufactured according to standards. ASTM A36 e NBR 6650It offers an excellent balance between mechanical strength, ductility, and weldability—making it ideal for metal structures, equipment manufacturing, and civil and industrial engineering projects.

Technical characteristics of 1/2" A36 Carbon Steel Sheet

With a nominal thickness of 12.70 mma A36 thick sheet It is manufactured by hot rolling, which ensures good structural uniformity and surface finish. Its versatility allows for easy shaping and machining, and it is widely used in riveted, bolted, or welded structural components.

Mechanical and chemical properties

• Standards: ASTM A36 / NBR 6650
• Nominal thickness: 1/2" (12.70 mm)
• Yield point (Fy): ≥ 250 MPa (≈ 36 KSI)
• Tensile strength (Fu): 400 – 550 MPa (≈ 58–80 KSI)
• Minimum stretch: 20%
• Modulus of elasticity: 200 GPa
• Density: 7.85 g/cm³
• Typical chemical composition (%): C ≤ 0.26 | Mn 0.60–1.20 | Si ≤ 0.40 | P ≤ 0.04 | S ≤ 0.05

Advantages of ASTM A36 Steel Plate

• High mechanical strength: Ideal for structural and load-bearing applications.
• Excellent weldability: Compatible with the main industrial welding processes.
• Excellent conformability: It supports precision cutting, bending, chamfering, calendering, and trimming.
• Durability and versatility: Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, with the option of galvanizing or painting.
• Traceability guaranteed: certified and supplied by the plants CSN e Usiminas.

Applications of 1/2" A36 Carbon Steel Sheet

A A36 carbon steel sheet It is widely used in various industrial and infrastructure sectors:

• Metal construction and building structures
• Industrial tanks and boilers
• Automotive and railway components
• Mining equipment and metal foundations
• Bridges, walkways and oil platforms
• Naval, agricultural, and wind energy structures
• Mechanical and capital goods industry

Industrial processing and refinements

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• CNC cutting (plasma, oxyfuel and waterjet)
• Bending, rolling and technical chamfering
• Trimming, squaring and precision machining
• Dimensional control and complete traceability.

Quality control and certification

All ASTM A36 steel plates They are produced in accordance with the standards. ASTM A6 e NBR 6650, accompanied by chemical and mechanical reports issued by the plants CSN e UsiminasThis ensures technical compliance, consistent performance, and complete reliability in structural and industrial applications.

International standards and equivalencies

• Brazil: NBR 6650 / NBR 11888 / NBR 5915
• United States: ASTM A36
• Europe: EN 10025 S275JR
• Germany: DIN 17100 St 37-2
• Japan: JIS SS400

Why choose Compraço?

• Distributor specializing in thick and structural plates ASTM A36;
• Technical supply with certificate of origin and full traceability;
• Direct partnership with the plants CSN e Usiminas;
• Personalized service and customized supply;
• Quality, durability and compliance guaranteed.

Carbon Steel Plate 1/2" ASTM A36 (12.70 mm) — suitable for structural and industrial applications that require high strength, reliability, and superior mechanical performance. I'm buying it We supply certified, ready-to-use steel throughout the country.