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BS 212M36 vs BS 304S11
Property comparison of BS 212M36 and BS 304S11, both carbon steel.
| Property | BS 212M36 | BS 304S11 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 370 MPa | 180 MPa | -51% |
| Tensile strength | 635 MPa | 480 MPa | -24% |
| Elongation | 18 % | 40 % | +122% |
| Elastic modulus | 206,000 MPa | 206,000 MPa | 0% |
| Shear modulus | 80,000 MPa | 80,000 MPa | 0% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
| Density | 7,860 kg/m³ | 7,860 kg/m³ | 0% |
| Thermal conductivity | 51.9 W/m·K | 51.9 W/m·K | 0% |
| Specific heat | 461 J/kg·K | 460 J/kg·K | 0% |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 0.000012 1/K | 0.000012 1/K | 0% |
| Melting point | 1,480 °C | 1,480 °C | 0% |
Difference is BS 304S11 relative to BS 212M36. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
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BS 212M36
- standard
- BS
BS 304S11
- standard
- BS
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