● A carbon steel plate is a flat sheet made from carbon steel, an alloy primarily composed of iron and carbon, with minimal other elements. It’s categorized by carbon content: low (≤0.25%), medium (0.25–0.6%), and high (>0.6%).
● Low-carbon plates offer ductility and weldability, ideal for construction or automotive parts. Medium-carbon variants balance strength and toughness, used in machinery. High-carbon types are hard but brittle, suited for tools or springs.
● Common grades include A36, S235JR, and A572. These plates vary in thickness, width, and finish, serving industries like construction, manufacturing, and energy for structural, industrial, or fabrication needs.
A573 is an ASTM standard carbon-manganese steel plate, designed for low-temperature pressure vessel and structural use. It offers good toughness at subzero temperatures, along with fair strength and weldability. Available in grades 58, 65, 70 (differentiated by tensile strength), it’s commonly used in storage tanks, boilers, and industrial equipment requiring reliability in cold environments.