INTERNATIONAL ISO

STANDARD 3573

Fifth edition
2012-12-15

Hot-rolled carbon steel sheet of

commercial and drawing qualities
Tôles en acier au carbone laminées à chaud de qualité commerciale et
pour emboutissage

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Contents Page

Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... iv
1 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Normative references....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms and definitions...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
4 Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
5 Conditions of manufacture......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
5.1 Chemical composition....................................................................................................................................................................... 2
5.2 Descaling....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
5.3 Edges................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
5.4 Skin passing................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
5.5 Oiling................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
5.6 Weldability................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
5.7 Fabrication qualities........................................................................................................................................................................... 4
5.8 Application.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
5.9 Mechanical properties....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
6 Dimensional and shape tolerances.................................................................................................................................................... 5
7 Tensile test sampling........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
8 Tensile test................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
9
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Retests.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
9.1 (standards.iteh.ai)
Machining and flaws........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
9.2 Elongation.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
9.3 Additional tests........................................................................................................................................................................................
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10 Resubmission ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
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11 Workmanship........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
12 Inspection and acceptance.......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
13 Coil size............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
14 Marking........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
15 Information to be supplied by the purchaser......................................................................................................................... 7
Bibliography................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

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Foreword
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patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 3573 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 17, Steel, Subcommittee SC 12, Continuous mill
flat rolled products.
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition (ISO 3573:2008), which has been technically revised
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Hot-rolled carbon steel sheet of commercial and drawing

qualities

1 Scope
This International Standard applies to hot-rolled carbon steel sheet of commercial and drawing qualities.
Hot-rolled steel sheet is suitable for many applications where the presence of oxide or scale, or normal
surface imperfections disclosed after removal of oxide or scale, are not objectionable. It is not suitable
for applications where the surface is of prime importance.
NOTE This International Standard does not cover steel sheet that is to be subjected to subsequent rerolling.

2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the reference document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 6892-1, Metallic materials — Tensile testing — Part 1: Method of test at room temperature
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ISO 16160, Hot-rolled steel sheet products — Dimensional and shape tolerances
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3 Terms and definitions
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3.1
hot-rolled steel sheet
product obtained by rolling heated steel through a continuous hot strip mill or another hot-rolling
process that produces a coiled product to the required sheet thickness and tolerances
3.2
hot-rolled descaled steel sheet
hot-rolled steel sheet from which oxide or scale has been removed, commonly by pickling in an acid
solution or by mechanical means such as grit blasting
Note 1 to entry: Some change in properties can result from descaling.

Note 2 to entry: Descaling can also be performed by appropriate mechanical means.

3.3
skin pass
light cold-rolling of hot-rolled steel sheet or hot-rolled descaled steel
Note 1 to entry: The purpose of the skin pass is to produce a higher degree of surface smoothness and thereby
improve the surface appearance. The skin pass also temporarily minimizes the occurrence of a surface condition
known as stretcher strain (Luder’s Lines) or fluting during the fabrication of finished parts. The skin pass also
controls and improves flatness. Some increase in hardness and loss of ductility will result from skin passing.

3.4
mill edge
normal side edge without any definite contour produced in hot rolling, possibly containing some
irregularities such as cracked or torn edges or thin (feathered) edges

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3.5
sheared edge
normal edge obtained by shearing, slitting or trimming a mill edge product
Note 1 to entry: Normal processing does not necessarily provide a definite positioning of the slitting.

3.6
aluminum killed
steel which has been deoxidized with aluminum sufficiently to prevent the evolution of gas during
solidification

4 Dimensions

4.1 Hot-rolled carbon steel sheet is commonly produced in the range of thickness 0,8 mm to 12,5 mm
inclusive, and in widths of 600 mm and over, in coils and cut lengths.

4.2 Hot-reduced sheet less than 600 mm wide can be slit from wide sheet and will be considered as sheet.

5 Conditions of manufacture

5.1 Chemical composition

The chemical composition (heat analysis) shall not exceed the values given in Tables 1 and 2. On request,
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Each of the elements listed in Table 2 shall be included in the report of the heat analysis. When the
amount of copper, nickel, chromium or molybdenum present is less that 0,02 %, the analysis result may
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purchaser to verify the specified analysis of the product and
shall take into consideration any normal heterogeneity. Non-killed steels (such as rimmed or capped
steels) are not technologically suited to product analysis. For killed steels, the sampling method and
deviation limits shall be agreed upon between the interested parties at the time of ordering. The product
analysis tolerances are shown in Table 3.
The processes used in making the steel and in manufacturing zinc-coated sheet are left to the discretion
of the manufacturer. When requested, the purchaser shall be informed of the steel-making process used.

Table 1 — Chemical composition (heat analysis)

Mass fractions in percent
Quality C Mn P S
Designation Name max. max. max. max.

HR1 Commercial 0,12 0,60 0,045 0,035

HR2 Drawing 0,10 0,45 0,035 0,035
HR3 Deep drawing 0,08 0,40 0,030 0,030
HR4 Deep drawing aluminum killed 0,08 0,35 0,025 0,030

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Table 2 — Limits on additional chemical elements

Mass fractions in percent
Heat analysis Product analysis
Elements
max. max.
Cua 0,20 0,23
Nia 0,20 0,23
Cra, b 0,15 0,19
Moa, b 0,06 0,07
Nbc 0,008 0,018
Vc 0,008 0,018
Tic 0,008 0,018
a   Thesum of copper, nickel, chromium and molybdenum shall not exceed 0,50 % on heat analysis. When one or more of
these elements are specified, the sum does not apply; in which case, only the individual limits on the remaining elements
will apply.
b   The sum of chromium and molybdenum shall not exceed 0,16 % on heat analysis. When one or more of these elements are
specified, the sum does not apply; in which case, only the individual limits on the remaining elements will apply.
c   An analysis greater than 0,008 may be supplied after agreement between the producer and the consumer.

Table 3 — Product analysis tolerances

Mass fractions in percent
Element
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0,15 0,03
Manganese 0,60 0,03
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NOTE The maximum tolerance in this table is the allowable excess over the specified requirement and not the heat
analysis.

5.2 Descaling
Some increase in hardness and some loss of ductility may result from descaling if mechanical means
such as grit blasting are used.
The purchaser should state whether descaling is required.

5.3 Edges
Material is normally supplied as described in either 3.4 or 3.5. The purchaser should state what edge
condition is required. Other edges may be supplied as agreed.

5.4 Skin passing

The purchaser should state whether skin passing is required.

5.5 Oiling
As a deterrent to rusting, a coating of rust-preventative oil is usually applied to hot-rolled descaled steel
sheet but sheet may be furnished not oiled if required. This oil is not intended as a drawing or forming
lubricant and should be easily removable with degreasing chemicals. On request, the manufacturer shall
advise the purchaser which type of oil has been used. Hot-rolled descaled steel sheet may be ordered not
oiled, if required, in which case the supplier has limited responsibility if oxidation occurs.

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5.6 Weldability
This product is normally suitable for welding if appropriate welding conditions are selected. For
undescaled steel, it may be necessary to remove the scale or oxide depending upon the welding method.

5.7 Fabrication qualities

Commercial quality sheet (HR1) is intended for general fabricating purposes where sheet is used in the
flat condition or for bending, moderate forming and welding operations.
Hot rolled carbon steel sheet is available in several fabrication qualities. Drawing quality sheet (HR2,
HR3, HR4) is intended for drawing or severe forming, including welding. Drawing quality sheet is
furnished according to all the requirements of this International Standard, or, by agreement when
ordered, to fabricate an identified part, in which case the mechanical property requirements do not
apply. Drawing qualities are identified as follows:
HR2 — Drawing quality
HR3 — Deep drawing quality
HR4 — Deep drawing quality aluminium killed

5.8 Application
It is desirable that hot-rolled steel sheet be identified for fabrication by the name of the part or by the
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intended application. Hot-rolled steel sheet (HR1, HR2, HR3, and HR4) may be produced to make an
identified part within a properly established breakage allowance, which shall be previously agreed
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special requirements shall be specified, and the mechanical properties in Table 4 do not apply.
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Except when ordered according to an identified part as explained in 5.7, the mechanical properties
shall be as given in Table 4 when they are determined on test pieces obtained in accordance with the
requirements of Clause 8.
Prolonged storage of the sheet can cause a change in the mechanical properties (increase in hardness
and a decrease in elongation), leading to a decrease in drawability. To minimize this effect, quality HR4
should be specified.

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Table 4 — Mechanical property requirements for hot-rolled carbon steel sheet

A b, c
min.
Quality Rm a %
max.
e<3 3≤e≤6
MPa
Lo = Lo = Lo = Lo =
Designationd Name
80 mm 50 mm 5,65√So 50 mm
HR1 Commercial 440 23 24 28 29
HR2 Drawing 420 25 26 30 31
HR3 Deep drawing 400 28 29 33 34
Deep drawing alu-
HR4 380 31 32 36 37
minum killed
Rm   tensile strength
A   percentage elongation after fracture
Lo   gauge length of original test piece
So   original cross sectional area of gauge length
e   thickness of steel sheet, in mm
1 MPa = 1 N/mm2
a   The minimum tensile strength for qualities HR1, HR2, HR3 and HR4 would normally be expected to be 270 MPa. Where
the minimum tensile strength is required, the value of 270 MPa may be specified. All tensile strength values are determined
to the nearest 10 MPa.
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b   A non-proportional test piece with a fixed original gauge length (50 mm), up to 6 mm thick sheet, can be used in conjunction
with a conversion table. In case of dispute, however, only the results obtained on a proportional test piece will be valid for
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6 Dimensional and shape tolerances

Dimensional and shape tolerances applicable to hot-rolled steel sheet shall be as given in ISO 16160.

7 Tensile test sampling

One representative sample for the tensile test required in Table 4 shall be taken from each lot of sheet
for shipment. A lot consists of 50 t or less of sheet of the same designation rolled to the same thickness
and condition.

8 Tensile test
The tensile test shall be carried out in accordance with ISO 6892-1. Transverse test pieces shall be taken
midway between the centre and edge of the sheet as rolled.

9 Retests

9.1 Machining and flaws

If any test piece shows defective machining or develops flaws, it shall be discarded and another test
piece substituted.

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