
ASTM A500 Seamless Carbon Steel Square Tubing
Material
The material used for ASTM A500 seamless carbon steel square tubing is carbon steel.
Specification
The specification for ASTM A500 seamless carbon steel square tubing includes the following:
| Specification | Value |
| Standard | ASTM A500 |
| Grade | A, B, C |
| Size Range | 0.5" - 24" |
| Wall Thickness | 0.065" - 0.625" |
Key Features
Some key features of ASTM A500 seamless carbon steel square tubing are:
- Seamless construction for superior strength and durability
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- High tensile strength
- Good weldability
Smooth surface finish
Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of ASTM A500 seamless carbon steel square tubing is as follows:
| Element | Composition Range |
| Carbon (C) | 0.23% Max |
| Manganese (Mn) | 1.35% Max |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.040% Max |
| Sulfur (S) | 0.050% Max |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of ASTM A500 seamless carbon steel square tubing are as follows:
| Property | Value |
| Tensile Strength | 58,000 - 80,000 psi (400 - 550 MPa) |
| Yield Strength | 46,000 - 50,000 psi (315 - 345 MPa) |
| Elongation | 23% Min |
| Hardness (HRB) | 70 Max |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of ASTM A500 seamless carbon steel square tubing are as follows:
| Property | Value |
| Density | 0.284 lb/in³ (7.85 g/cm³) |
| Thermal Conductivity | 296 BTU-in/hr-ft²-°F (50.7 W/m-°C) |
| Electrical Conductivity | 1.49% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard) |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 29,000,000 psi (200 GPa) |
Process Performance
ASTM A500 seamless carbon steel square tubing is commonly manufactured using the following processes:
- Hot-finished: The tubing is formed at elevated temperatures followed by cooling.
Cold-finished: The tubing is formed at room temperature or slightly elevated temperatures without further heat treatment.
Steel Grade
The steel grades specified for ASTM A500 seamless carbon steel square tubing are:
- Grade A
- Grade B
Grade C
Application
ASTM A500 seamless carbon steel square tubing finds wide application in various industries, including:
- Construction
- Infrastructure
- Mechanical engineering
- Automotive
Furniture manufacturing
Possible Alternative Grades
Potential alternative steel grades that may be considered as alternatives to ASTM A500 seamless carbon steel square tubing include:
- ASTM A501
- ASTM A513
- ASTM A847
- ASTM A1085




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