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Impact-Resistant A516 Carbon Steel

- Yield Strength: 38,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell B80 (Medium)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Not Rated
- Specifications Met: ASTM A516
Even in low temperatures, A516 carbon steel resists breaking upon impact. Also known as pressure-vessel-quality (PVQ) steel, it is mostly used for boilers, storage tanks, and pressure vessels.
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| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Flatness Tolerance | Each | |
6" × 6" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T77 | 000000 |
| 1/4" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T31 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T41 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T51 | 000000 |
| 1" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T61 | 000000 |
6" × 12" | ||||
| 3/16" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T23 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T79 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T43 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T53 | 000000 |
| 1" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T63 | 000000 |
12" × 12" | ||||
| 3/16" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T25 | 000000 |
| 1/4" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T35 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T45 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T55 | 000000 |
| 1" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T65 | 000000 |
12" × 24" | ||||
| 3/16" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T27 | 000000 |
| 1/4" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T37 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T47 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T57 | 000000 |
| 1" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T67 | 000000 |
24" × 24" | ||||
| 3/16" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T29 | 000000 |
| 1/4" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T39 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T49 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T59 | 000000 |
| 1" | 0" to 0.04" | 0.015" | 1631T69 | 00000000 |

























