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LCC — Carbon-manganese steel for low-temperature pressure parts

Designation

Grade
LCC
UNS
J02505
Standard
ASTM A352/A352M
Density
≈ 7.85 g/cm³
Usual delivery condition
Normalised and tempered

Chemical composition

ElementMass fraction, %
C≤ 0.25
Mn≤ 1.20
Si≤ 0.60
Febal.

Main elements only. Phosphorus, sulphur and residual-element limits are specified in the standard and are not reproduced here.

Mechanical properties

ConditionTensile strength Rm, min. (MPa)Yield strength Rp0.2, min. (MPa)Elongation, min. (%)
Normalised and tempered485–65527522

Minimum values (or ranges) for separately cast test bars as specified in ASTM A352/A352M.

Characteristics

Corrosion and oxidation behaviour
Not corrosion resistant; coating or other protection required in corrosive environments
Weldability
Good with matching filler and standard procedures
Machinability
Good in the appropriate heat-treatment condition
Typical applications
Valves Pumps Low-temperature service Pressure parts

International cross-reference

SystemDesignationRelationship
EN1.6220 (G20Mn5), EN 10213Functional alternative
JISSCPL1 (G 5152)Functional alternative

Casting and processing considerations

Good castability and moderate pouring temperatures. Surface decarburisation from the reaction between metal, shell and atmosphere has to be considered on heat-treated and wear surfaces; machining allowance or a controlled furnace atmosphere are common countermeasures. Section-size sensitivity of quenched and tempered grades should be reflected in the drawing requirements.

Reference data compiled from the cited standards for orientation. Always work from the current edition of the governing specification; values are not a guaranteed LOSTWAX delivery specification.

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