ML28B
3 source records. Standards, editions and conditions are presented separately; matching grade names do not establish interchangeability.
Refer to each source for mass fractions and analysis type. Missing values are not treated as 0. Manufacturer typical values, standard guarantees and measured heat results must remain separate. Use the material selector for calculations and condition selection.
Open condition selection, comparison and carbon-equivalent tools for ML28B →ML28B · GB/T 5953
Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results
- Material form
- Wire rod
- Original record status
- Reference transcription of standard
- Standard edition
- GB/T 6478-2001
- Table / clause
- Table 4
Carbon-equivalent reference
Composition
| Element | Composition requirement |
|---|---|
| C | 0.25 ~ 0.32 |
| Si | ≤ 0.4 (lower limit not stated) |
| Mn | 0.6 ~ 0.9 |
| P | ≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated) |
| S | ≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated) |
| Ni | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cr | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cu | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| B | 0.0005 ~ 0.0035 |
| Al(total) | ≥ 0.02 (upper limit not stated) |
Applicability and limitations
Clause 6.1.1 of GB/T5953.1/.2:2009 follows the relevant standards identified in the contract; This is reference composition for the same designation under GB/T6478; the applicable standard must be confirmed by contract, and these values are not directly treated as mandatory composition under 5953. Historical data from an earlier edition. No edition is stated on the website; Displayed under this source edition; contract applicability is not established
Verification notes
Standard source: GB/T 6478-2001 · Table 4View associated products →ML28B · GB/T 28906-2025
Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results
- Material category
- Alloy steel
- Subcategory
- Boron-containing cold-heading steel for quenching and tempering
- Material form
- Reference record
- Original record status
- Original standard verified
- Standard edition
- GB/T 28906-2025
- Table / clause
- Table 4 · Footnotes; 7.1.5–7.1.7
- PDF page references
- 10、11
Carbon-equivalent reference
Estimates are presented separately for each applicable composition condition. Match the actual ordering conditions; ranges must not be combined.
Determine total aluminum Alt: 0.020–0.060%.
Determine total aluminum Alt: 0.020–0.060%.; Provided hardenability and mechanical requirements are met and both parties agree, the B minimum is 0.0005%
Determine acid-soluble aluminum Als: 0.015–0.055%.
Determine acid-soluble aluminum Als: 0.015–0.055%.; Provided hardenability and mechanical requirements are met and both parties agree, the B minimum is 0.0005%
Composition record (conditional branches apply; this is not an unconditional requirement)
| Element | Composition requirement |
|---|---|
| C | 0.26 ~ 0.31 |
| Si | 0.1 ~ 0.3 |
| Mn | 0.6 ~ 0.9 |
| P | ≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated) |
| S | ≤ 0.02 (lower limit not stated) |
| Ni | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cu | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Sn | ≤ 0.06 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cr | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| B | 0.0008 ~ 0.0035 |
| Al | 0.02 ~ 0.06 |
Applicability and limitations
Mass percent, heat analysis, GB/T28906-2025 Table 4. ; 7.1.5 residual Cr/Ni/Cu are each ≤0.20% and Sn≤0.06%; tabulated alloy Cr is not subject to the residual maximum; 7.1.7 product-analysis tolerances follow GB/T222 and must not be directly treated as heat-analysis limits. ; The standard scope for hot-rolled cold-heading wire rod does not replace confirmation of actual supply dimensions and the component manufacturing process; Mechanical properties require separate verification. ; When measuring acid-soluble aluminum, Als0.015–0.055% is used and is retained separately from total aluminum Alt0.020–0.060%; The Al element field must be interpreted with the selected measurement condition. ; Table 4 Note a: A Si lower limit below 0.10% may be negotiated and specified in the contract; do not fill in without agreement. ; Note b: When hardenability and mechanical properties meet requirements and upon mutual agreement, the lower limit of B may be relaxed to 0.0005%; Default 0.0008%. ; Note c: The Ti/N ratio may be agreed upon, but as no uniform value is provided in the original text, it shall not be automatically set or declared as satisfied. ; Note e: Cr may be added by agreement for the first 15 grades, with the addition amount to be confirmed by both parties.
Original condition-branch records
Determine total aluminum Alt: 0.020–0.060%.
| Element | Composition requirement |
|---|---|
| C | 0.26 ~ 0.31 |
| Si | 0.1 ~ 0.3 |
| Mn | 0.6 ~ 0.9 |
| P | ≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated) |
| S | ≤ 0.02 (lower limit not stated) |
| Ni | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cu | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Sn | ≤ 0.06 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cr | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| B | 0.0008 ~ 0.0035 |
| Al | 0.02 ~ 0.06 |
Determine total aluminum Alt: 0.020–0.060%.; Provided hardenability and mechanical requirements are met and both parties agree, the B minimum is 0.0005%
| Element | Composition requirement |
|---|---|
| C | 0.26 ~ 0.31 |
| Si | 0.1 ~ 0.3 |
| Mn | 0.6 ~ 0.9 |
| P | ≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated) |
| S | ≤ 0.02 (lower limit not stated) |
| Ni | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cu | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Sn | ≤ 0.06 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cr | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| B | 0.0005 ~ 0.0035 |
| Al | 0.02 ~ 0.06 |
Determine acid-soluble aluminum Als: 0.015–0.055%.
| Element | Composition requirement |
|---|---|
| C | 0.26 ~ 0.31 |
| Si | 0.1 ~ 0.3 |
| Mn | 0.6 ~ 0.9 |
| P | ≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated) |
| S | ≤ 0.02 (lower limit not stated) |
| Ni | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cu | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Sn | ≤ 0.06 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cr | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| B | 0.0008 ~ 0.0035 |
| Al | 0.015 ~ 0.055 |
Determine acid-soluble aluminum Als: 0.015–0.055%.; Provided hardenability and mechanical requirements are met and both parties agree, the B minimum is 0.0005%
| Element | Composition requirement |
|---|---|
| C | 0.26 ~ 0.31 |
| Si | 0.1 ~ 0.3 |
| Mn | 0.6 ~ 0.9 |
| P | ≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated) |
| S | ≤ 0.02 (lower limit not stated) |
| Ni | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cu | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Sn | ≤ 0.06 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cr | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| B | 0.0005 ~ 0.0035 |
| Al | 0.015 ~ 0.055 |
A condition branch must be selected
YesVerification notes
Visual check of the original composition table and footnotesML28B · GB/T 6478-2001
Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results
- Material form
- Reference record
- Original record status
- Original standard verified
- Standard edition
- GB/T 6478-2001
- Table / clause
- Table 4 / 6.1.4–6.1.8
- PDF page references
- 6
Carbon-equivalent reference
Estimates are presented separately for each applicable composition condition. Match the actual ordering conditions; ranges must not be combined.
Total aluminum Alt≥.020%
Acid-soluble aluminum Als≥.015%
Composition record (conditional branches apply; this is not an unconditional requirement)
| Element | Composition requirement |
|---|---|
| C | 0.25 ~ 0.32 |
| Si | ≤ 0.4 (lower limit not stated) |
| Mn | 0.6 ~ 0.9 |
| B | 0.0005 ~ 0.0035 |
| Al | ≥ 0.02 (upper limit not stated) |
| P | ≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated) |
| S | ≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated) |
| Ni | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cu | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cr | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
Applicability and limitations
GB/T6478-2001, Table 4, heat analysis wt%; 6.1.4 residual Cr/Ni/Cu are each ≤.20%; alloy Cr ranges are not subject to the residual maximum. ; 6.1.8 product-analysis tolerances require separate verification under GB/T222-1984, Table 2, and do not widen the default heat-analysis range. ; Actual 2001 edition; Composition from editions 2015 or 2025 is not substituted for this edition; specific dimensions and delivery mechanical properties require separate verification. ; Table 4 total aluminum Alt≥.020%; An acid-soluble aluminum determination satisfying Als≥.015% is also acceptable; Default B in this edition is .0005–.0035%.
Original condition-branch records
Total aluminum Alt≥.020%
| Element | Composition requirement |
|---|---|
| C | 0.25 ~ 0.32 |
| Si | ≤ 0.4 (lower limit not stated) |
| Mn | 0.6 ~ 0.9 |
| B | 0.0005 ~ 0.0035 |
| Al | ≥ 0.02 (upper limit not stated) |
| P | ≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated) |
| S | ≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated) |
| Ni | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cu | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cr | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
Acid-soluble aluminum Als≥.015%
| Element | Composition requirement |
|---|---|
| C | 0.25 ~ 0.32 |
| Si | ≤ 0.4 (lower limit not stated) |
| Mn | 0.6 ~ 0.9 |
| B | 0.0005 ~ 0.0035 |
| Al | ≥ 0.015 (upper limit not stated) |
| P | ≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated) |
| S | ≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated) |
| Ni | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cu | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |
| Cr | ≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated) |