Part of Engineering Database. 375 reference tables, deterministic calculators, and Engineering AI. Sign up free
BS 525A60 vs BS 530A36
Property comparison of BS 525A60 and BS 530A36, both carbon steel.
| Property | BS 525A60 | BS 530A36 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 1,180 MPa | 510 MPa | -57% |
| Tensile strength | 1,380 MPa | 700 MPa | -49% |
| Elongation | 6 % | 17 % | +183% |
| 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 | 467 J/kg·K | 461 J/kg·K | -1% |
| 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 530A36 relative to BS 525A60. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
Identification
BS 525A60
- standard
- BS
- heat treatment
- heat treated
BS 530A36
- standard
- BS
- heat treatment
- —
What else is in Engineering Database
Iron Engine ↗Engineering AI at ironengine.ai
AI built for engineering. Searches the engineering database, performs calculations, gives source-backed engineering insights.
Get started for free ↗Reference Data375 engineering tablesMaterial properties, pipe and shape dimensions, code tables, and electrical ratings across mechanical, civil, chemical, electrical, materials, and manufacturing engineering.
Browse dataCalculatorsDeterministic engineering calculatorsSizing, checking, and conversion tools that run against the reference tables. Inputs are code-compliant, outputs are traceable to the source standard.
Browse calculators