Chemical composition and mechanical properties of Q580DR, a Chinese grade of cryogenic pressure vessel steel.
Q580DR 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≤
Q580DR 0.10 0.15~0.40 1.20~1,60 0.015 0.005 0.25 0.30~0.60 0.50 0.10~0.30 0.05 0.02~0.06 0.03 0.0020 0.25

Mechanical properties and processing properties

Grade Thickness mm Tensile test Impact test 180°Bending test b=2a
Lower yield strength
ReL/MPa
Tensile strengthRm/MPa Elongation after fracture A/% Temperature
Impact absorption energy KV₂/J Lateral expansion value LE/mm
Q580DR 10~50 ≥580 690~820 ≥16 -50 ≥80 ≥0.64 D=3a