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SM490YB

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SM490YB · JIS G 3106-2024

Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results

Material category
Carbon steel
Subcategory
Carbon steel
Material form
Hot-rolled structural steel (plate, sheet, strip, sections and flat bars; forms and thicknesses subject to conditions)
Original record status
Historical-edition reference
Standard edition
JIS G 3106:2020
Table / clause
Clause 4/Table 1; Clause 5/Table 2 notes a-c; Annex JA/Table JA.1 notes a-c
PDF page references
9、10、19
Unit
Mass fraction (wt%)
Analysis type
Heat analysis

Carbon-equivalent reference

Estimates are presented separately for each applicable composition condition. Match the actual ordering conditions; ranges must not be combined.

Table 2: ordinary applicable products, thickness ≤100 mm; See the scope note for Table 1 for flat-bar limits
IIW / CEV:0.0000–0.4750 Known-item contribution, not a complete value; missing Cr, Mo, V, Ni, Cu CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15; an engineering estimate of welding cold-cracking susceptibility for carbon and low-alloy steels.
Pcm(Ito–Bessyo):0.0000–0.3008 Known-item contribution, not a complete value; missing Cu, Cr, Ni, Mo, V, B Pcm = C + Si/30 + (Mn + Cu + Cr)/20 + Ni/60 + Mo/15 + V/10 + 5B; mainly used for low-carbon low-alloy steels, particularly modern low-carbon pipeline steels; more relevant when C is approximately no higher than 0.11%.
CET:0.0000–0.3650 Known-item contribution, not a complete value; missing Mo, Cr, Cu, Ni CET = C + (Mn + Mo)/10 + (Cr + Cu)/20 + Ni/40; used in welding preheat assessment for ferritic steels, subject to the applicability conditions of EN 1011-2.
Table JA.1: only plate agreed between purchaser and supplier, 100 mm < thickness ≤ 150 mm; the upper limit for Mn must be agreed in the contract.
IIW / CEV:0.0000–0.2000Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing Mn, Cr, Mo, V, Ni, Cu CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15; an engineering estimate of welding cold-cracking susceptibility for carbon and low-alloy steels.
Pcm(Ito–Bessyo):0.0000–0.2183Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing Mn, Cu, Cr, Ni, Mo, V, B Pcm = C + Si/30 + (Mn + Cu + Cr)/20 + Ni/60 + Mo/15 + V/10 + 5B; mainly used for low-carbon low-alloy steels, particularly modern low-carbon pipeline steels; more relevant when C is approximately no higher than 0.11%.
CET:0.0000–0.2000Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing Mn, Mo, Cr, Cu, Ni CET = C + (Mn + Mo)/10 + (Cr + Cu)/20 + Ni/40; used in welding preheat assessment for ferritic steels, subject to the applicability conditions of EN 1011-2.

Composition record (conditional branches apply; this is not an unconditional requirement)

ElementComposition requirement
C≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated)
Mn≤ 1.65 (lower limit not stated)
P≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated)
Si≤ 0.55 (lower limit not stated)

Applicability and limitations

Actually based on JIS G3106:2020 Clause 5 Table 2 and Normative Annex JA Table JA.1; composition is heat analysis mass fraction wt%; The original text of the 2024 edition has not yet been verified; compliance of the new edition shall not be confirmed based on this. Applicable to hot-rolled steel for welded structures; Check the thickness of plates, strips, sections and flat bars separately against Table 1; hot-extruded sections are also subject to Annex JC. This does not constitute a supply guarantee for cold-heading wire.. Please select the thickness and whether it belongs to thick steel plates agreed upon by both the supplier and the purchaser; Ordinary thickness Table 2 and agreed thick plate Table JA.1 shall not be used interchangeably. Dashes and unlisted elements in the table do not mean zero content; additions may be made where necessary.; Do not calculate the complete carbon equivalent based on missing items. For SM400A, evaluate Mn against Mn≥2.5×C using measured C from the same heat; do not use the C upper limit to invent a fixed Mn lower limit.. The upper limit of Mn for agreed thick plates in Annex JA must be stipulated by both the supplier and the purchaser; For SM400B, only Mn≥0.60% is additionally provided; the 1.50% upper limit for ordinary thickness shall not be used. Ceq in this standard uses the JIS-specific formula; The IIW/CEV, Pcm, and CET tools on the website are for engineering estimation within the noted applicable range only, and do not replace the heat treatment, thickness, and agreement requirements of this standard. The JSA corrigendum dated 2021-5 changed explanatory text; it did not change the chemical limits in Table 2 or Table JA.1 reviewed in this batch..

Original condition-branch records

Table 2: ordinary applicable products, thickness ≤100 mm; See the scope note for Table 1 for flat-bar limits

ElementComposition requirement
C≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated)
Mn≤ 1.65 (lower limit not stated)
P≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated)
Si≤ 0.55 (lower limit not stated)
Combined limits

Table JA.1: only plate agreed between purchaser and supplier, 100 mm < thickness ≤ 150 mm; the upper limit for Mn must be agreed in the contract.

ElementComposition requirement
C≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated)
MnNot listed; must not be treated as 0
P≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated)
Si≤ 0.55 (lower limit not stated)
Combined limits
Conditional requirements in the source
  • Footnote
    JA.1-b
    Source conditions
    Plate supplied only by purchaser-supplier agreement; The Mn maximum requires separate purchaser-supplier agreement; that contractual maximum is currently unavailable, so reverse matching or calculation cannot establish complete conformity with the agreed composition.
    Automatic evaluation implemented
    No

A condition branch must be selected

Yes

Verification notes

Currently using the original text of the 2020 official old edition; 2024 edition not verified. Please first select thickness and agreed thick plate conditions.

SM490YB · JIS G 3106-2020

Chemical composition source verified; this does not verify every standard clause, actual supply or measured heat results

Material category
Carbon steel
Subcategory
Carbon steel
Material form
Hot-rolled structural steel (plate, sheet, strip, sections and flat bars; forms and thicknesses subject to conditions)
Original record status
Original standard verified
Standard edition
JIS G 3106:2020
Table / clause
Clause 4/Table 1; Clause 5/Table 2 notes a-c; Annex JA/Table JA.1 notes a-c
PDF page references
9、10、19
Unit
Mass fraction (wt%)
Analysis type
Heat analysis

Carbon-equivalent reference

Estimates are presented separately for each applicable composition condition. Match the actual ordering conditions; ranges must not be combined.

Table 2: ordinary applicable products, thickness ≤100 mm; See the scope note for Table 1 for flat-bar limits
IIW / CEV:0.0000–0.4750 Known-item contribution, not a complete value; missing Cr, Mo, V, Ni, Cu CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15; an engineering estimate of welding cold-cracking susceptibility for carbon and low-alloy steels.
Pcm(Ito–Bessyo):0.0000–0.3008 Known-item contribution, not a complete value; missing Cu, Cr, Ni, Mo, V, B Pcm = C + Si/30 + (Mn + Cu + Cr)/20 + Ni/60 + Mo/15 + V/10 + 5B; mainly used for low-carbon low-alloy steels, particularly modern low-carbon pipeline steels; more relevant when C is approximately no higher than 0.11%.
CET:0.0000–0.3650 Known-item contribution, not a complete value; missing Mo, Cr, Cu, Ni CET = C + (Mn + Mo)/10 + (Cr + Cu)/20 + Ni/40; used in welding preheat assessment for ferritic steels, subject to the applicability conditions of EN 1011-2.
Table JA.1: only plate agreed between purchaser and supplier, 100 mm < thickness ≤ 150 mm; the upper limit for Mn must be agreed in the contract.
IIW / CEV:0.0000–0.2000Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing Mn, Cr, Mo, V, Ni, Cu CEV = C + Mn/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/15; an engineering estimate of welding cold-cracking susceptibility for carbon and low-alloy steels.
Pcm(Ito–Bessyo):0.0000–0.2183Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing Mn, Cu, Cr, Ni, Mo, V, B Pcm = C + Si/30 + (Mn + Cu + Cr)/20 + Ni/60 + Mo/15 + V/10 + 5B; mainly used for low-carbon low-alloy steels, particularly modern low-carbon pipeline steels; more relevant when C is approximately no higher than 0.11%.
CET:0.0000–0.2000Known-element contribution; incomplete value; missing Mn, Mo, Cr, Cu, Ni CET = C + (Mn + Mo)/10 + (Cr + Cu)/20 + Ni/40; used in welding preheat assessment for ferritic steels, subject to the applicability conditions of EN 1011-2.

Composition record (conditional branches apply; this is not an unconditional requirement)

ElementComposition requirement
C≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated)
Mn≤ 1.65 (lower limit not stated)
P≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated)
Si≤ 0.55 (lower limit not stated)

Applicability and limitations

Actually based on JIS G3106:2020 Clause 5 Table 2 and Normative Annex JA Table JA.1; composition is heat analysis mass fraction wt%; The original text of the 2024 edition has not yet been verified; compliance of the new edition shall not be confirmed based on this. Applicable to hot-rolled steel for welded structures; Check the thickness of plates, strips, sections and flat bars separately against Table 1; hot-extruded sections are also subject to Annex JC. This does not constitute a supply guarantee for cold-heading wire.. Please select the thickness and whether it belongs to thick steel plates agreed upon by both the supplier and the purchaser; Ordinary thickness Table 2 and agreed thick plate Table JA.1 shall not be used interchangeably. Dashes and unlisted elements in the table do not mean zero content; additions may be made where necessary.; Do not calculate the complete carbon equivalent based on missing items. For SM400A, evaluate Mn against Mn≥2.5×C using measured C from the same heat; do not use the C upper limit to invent a fixed Mn lower limit.. The upper limit of Mn for agreed thick plates in Annex JA must be stipulated by both the supplier and the purchaser; For SM400B, only Mn≥0.60% is additionally provided; the 1.50% upper limit for ordinary thickness shall not be used. Ceq in this standard uses the JIS-specific formula; The IIW/CEV, Pcm, and CET tools on the website are for engineering estimation within the noted applicable range only, and do not replace the heat treatment, thickness, and agreement requirements of this standard. The JSA corrigendum dated 2021-5 changed explanatory text; it did not change the chemical limits in Table 2 or Table JA.1 reviewed in this batch..

Original condition-branch records

Table 2: ordinary applicable products, thickness ≤100 mm; See the scope note for Table 1 for flat-bar limits

ElementComposition requirement
C≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated)
Mn≤ 1.65 (lower limit not stated)
P≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated)
Si≤ 0.55 (lower limit not stated)
Combined limits

Table JA.1: only plate agreed between purchaser and supplier, 100 mm < thickness ≤ 150 mm; the upper limit for Mn must be agreed in the contract.

ElementComposition requirement
C≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated)
MnNot listed; must not be treated as 0
P≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated)
Si≤ 0.55 (lower limit not stated)
Combined limits
Conditional requirements in the source
  • Footnote
    JA.1-b
    Source conditions
    Plate supplied only by purchaser-supplier agreement; The Mn maximum requires separate purchaser-supplier agreement; that contractual maximum is currently unavailable, so reverse matching or calculation cannot establish complete conformity with the agreed composition.
    Automatic evaluation implemented
    No

A condition branch must be selected

Yes

Verification notes

Edition 2020, Table 2 and all 11 grades in JA.1, thickness branches and footnotes have been checked; View after selecting the applicable condition.

SM490YB · JIS G 3106-2008

Original-source verification is incomplete; this is not a formal standard reference

Material category
Carbon steel
Subcategory
Carbon steel
Material form
Reference record
Verification status
Reference data; original source not verified

Carbon-equivalent reference

IIW / CEV: composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated
Pcm (Ito–Bessyo): composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated
CET: composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated)
Mn≤ 1.65 (lower limit not stated)
P≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.035 (lower limit not stated)
Si≤ 0.55 (lower limit not stated)

Applicability and limitations

A match in the materials database does not establish suitability for cold heading or guarantee finished-product strength. Confirmation must consider wire condition, deformation, heat treatment and tests on actual parts.

SM490YB · Q/ASB 271-2017

Original-source verification is incomplete; this is not a formal standard reference

Material category
Carbon steel
Subcategory
Carbon steel
Material form
Reference record
Verification status
Reference data; original source not verified

Carbon-equivalent reference

IIW / CEV: composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated
Pcm (Ito–Bessyo): composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated
CET: composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated)
Cr≤ 0.3 (lower limit not stated)
Cu≤ 0.3 (lower limit not stated)
Mn≤ 1.65 (lower limit not stated)
N≤ 0.008 (lower limit not stated)
Ni≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated)
P≤ 0.03 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.03 (lower limit not stated)
Si≤ 0.55 (lower limit not stated)

Applicability and limitations

A match in the materials database does not establish suitability for cold heading or guarantee finished-product strength. Confirmation must consider wire condition, deformation, heat treatment and tests on actual parts.

SM490YB · Q/ASB 320-2017

Original-source verification is incomplete; this is not a formal standard reference

Material category
Carbon steel
Subcategory
Carbon steel
Material form
Reference record
Verification status
Reference data; original source not verified

Carbon-equivalent reference

IIW / CEV: composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated
Pcm (Ito–Bessyo): composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated
CET: composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated)
Mn≤ 1.65 (lower limit not stated)
P≤ 0.03 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated)
Si≤ 0.55 (lower limit not stated)

Applicability and limitations

A match in the materials database does not establish suitability for cold heading or guarantee finished-product strength. Confirmation must consider wire condition, deformation, heat treatment and tests on actual parts.

SM490YB · Q/BQB 303-2018

Original-source verification is incomplete; this is not a formal standard reference

Material category
Carbon steel
Subcategory
Carbon steel
Material form
Reference record
Verification status
Reference data; original source not verified

Carbon-equivalent reference

IIW / CEV: composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated
Pcm (Ito–Bessyo): composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated
CET: composition source not verified; standard-range carbon equivalent is not calculated

Composition

ElementComposition requirement
C≤ 0.2 (lower limit not stated)
Mn≤ 1.65 (lower limit not stated)
P≤ 0.025 (lower limit not stated)
S≤ 0.02 (lower limit not stated)
Si≤ 0.55 (lower limit not stated)

Applicability and limitations

A match in the materials database does not establish suitability for cold heading or guarantee finished-product strength. Confirmation must consider wire condition, deformation, heat treatment and tests on actual parts.

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