The cold working performance of ASTM A573 carbon steel plate and so on steel structure engineering steel is good, which can ensure that the steel will not crack or brittle fracture during high-temperature processing, and will not have a great impact on strength, plasticity and toughness due to processing. The durability of ASTM A573 carbon steel plate and so on steel structure engineering steel is good. Durability refers to the service life of steel structure. The main factor affecting the service life of steel is the poor corrosion resistance of steel, followed by the deterioration of mechanical properties of steel under long-term load, repeated load and dynamic load.
Lopes, President of the Brazilian Iron and Steel Association, pointed out that at present, increasing ASTM A573 carbon steel plate and so on steel exports would be the best choice for Brazilian steel producers. The Association has made a series of proposals to the Brazilian government to support the economic recovery. Lopes revealed that the Association is seeking to increase the export tax rebate proportion of the steel industry from the current 0.1% to 5%, which will give related products a price advantage of 7% when exporting, and the export volume is expected to increase by 20%.
Carbon structural steel refers to the kind of steel which is mainly used in construction and engineering structures without adding alloy elements. Among all kinds of steel, ASTM A573 carbon steel plate, carbon structural steel has a large output, the most extensive use and low price. Carbon structural steel is often rolled into various steel bars (round steel, square steel, flat steel, hexagonal angle steel, etc.), section steel (I-beam, angle steel, channel steel, L-shaped steel, etc.), profiled steel and steel plate. Carbon structural steel is mainly used in buildings and engineering structures such as workshops, bridges, ships, etc. Generally, heat treatment is not required for carbon structural steel.
