Chemical composition and mechanical properties of Q490DRL1, a Chinese grade of low-temperature pressure vessel steel.
Q490DRL1 Approximate Grade Lookup Table

Chemical Composition

Grade Chemical Composition(Quality Fraction)/%
C≤ Si   Mn P≤ S≤ Cu≤ Ni Cr≤ Mo Nb≤ V Ti≤ B≤ Pcm≤
Q490DRL1 0.09 0.15~0.40 1.20~1.60 0.015 0.008 0.25 0.20~0.50 0.3 ≤0.30 0.05 0.02~0.06 0.03 0.002 0.22

Mechanical properties and processing properties

Grade Thickness mm Tensile test Impact test 180°Bending test b=2a
Lower yield strength
ReL/MPa
Tensile strength Rm/MPa Elongation after fractureA/% Temperature℃ Impact absorption energy KV₂/J Lateral expansion value LE/mm
Q490DRL1 10~60 ≥490 610~730 ≥17 -40 ≥80 D=3a