Steel P355GH · heat-treated state
Steel P355GH Normalized
Properties of the Normalized condition, compared with the other P355GH tempers.
Standard supply condition for P355GH plate: uniform fine-grained ferrite-pearlite giving guaranteed ReH 355 MPa and RT impact energy for code vessels.
What is P355GH Normalized?
P355GH Normalized is P355GH heat treated to Normalized — standard supply condition for P355GH plate: uniform fine-grained ferrite-pearlite giving guaranteed ReH 355 MPa and RT impact energy for code vessels. P355GH Normalized has a yield strength of 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) and a tensile strength of 545 MPa (79 ksi) — weaker than 64% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 26% and the elastic modulus is 210 GPa (30.5 Msi). P355GH Normalized has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,460°C (2,660 °F). HR is the default condition FabDigit quotes; Normalized is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Low embodied carbon — 1.9 kg CO₂/kg, better than 92% of steel grades
- Easy to machine — 60/100, better than 83% of steel grades
- Readily welded — 85/100, better than 83% of steel grades
- Forms and bends easily — 68/100, better than 83% of steel grades
- Ductile — tolerates forming and impact — 26%, better than 82% of steel grades
Limitations
- Hard to polish — 45/100, worse than 84% of steel grades
P355GH Normalized properties
Typical room-temperature values for P355GH Normalized — 12 properties are specific to this condition; the rest are grade-level values shared by every P355GH temper. Each bar shows where the value sits among the steel grades in FabDigit's library — further right is higher.
Physical3
P355GH Normalized has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,460°C (2,660 °F).
Mechanical16
P355GH Normalized has a yield strength of 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) and a tensile strength of 545 MPa (79 ksi) — weaker than 64% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 26% and the elastic modulus is 210 GPa (30.5 Msi).
Thermal6
P355GH Normalized is rated for continuous service to 400°C (752 °F). It conducts heat at 48 W/m·K (27.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 79% of steel grades. Thermal expansion is 12 µm/m·K (6.67 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
P355GH Normalized conducts electricity at 8.2 % IACS, better than 60% of steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is not recommended (12/100), worse than 53% of steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of P355GH Normalized takes about 25 MJ of energy and emits 1.9 kg of CO₂ — less than 82% of steel grades. Typical recycled content is 25%.
Manufacturability7
P355GH Normalized's machinability is good (60/100, better than 83% of steel grades); weldability excellent (85/100); formability good (68/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Other P355GH tempers and conditions
P355GH is also supplied in 4 other conditions. The full side-by-side table is on the P355GH overview.
- HRDefaultAs-rolled thin plate/strip where normalizing is waived by thickness or agreement; slightly coarser and less uniform properties than +N.385 MPa yield · 165 HB
- Q&TOptional accelerated-cooled/quenched and tempered route for thick plate or forged parts where higher through-thickness strength and toughness are agreed with the mill.450 MPa yield · 12 HRC
- NormalizedStandard supply condition for P355GH plate: uniform fine-grained ferrite-pearlite giving guaranteed ReH 355 MPa and RT impact energy for code vessels.390 MPa yield · 160 HB
- N&TNormalized then tempered/PWHT-simulated; used for heavy sections and post-weld heat-treated vessels needing stable elevated-temperature properties.375 MPa yield · 155 HB
- AnnealedChoose for maximum softness and dimensional stability before heavy cold forming or machining; strength drops toward the spec minimum.320 MPa yield · 140 HB
Working with P355GH Normalized
Is P355GH easy to machine?
Machines like ordinary C-Mn plate steel at ~65 % of AISI 1212; use rigid setups and coated carbide, watch for gummy chips at low Mn-S levels.
Can P355GH be welded?
Very good weldability by SMAW/SAW/GMAW with matching low-hydrogen consumables; preheat 100–150 °C for t >30 mm or high restraint, PWHT 550–620 °C per EN 13445/AD 2000.
Can P355GH be formed, bent or molded?
Cold forms and rolls readily to about 3t bend radius; hot form 850–1000 °C followed by re-normalizing to restore certified properties.
What surface finishes work on P355GH?
No anodizing — shot-blast to Sa 2½ and paint, metallize or hot-dip galvanize; internal surfaces usually run with a corrosion allowance or weld overlay.
P355GH chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Cladle analysis, EN 10028-2 | ≤ 0.2 | 0.16 |
| Si | ≤ 0.6 | 0.35 |
| Mn | 1.1 – 1.7 | 1.4 |
| P | ≤ 0.03 | 0.02 |
| S | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Altotal Al | ≥ 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Cr | ≤ 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Mo | ≤ 0.08 | 0.02 |
| Ni | ≤ 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Nb | ≤ 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Ti | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| VNb+Ti+V ≤ 0.05 total | ≤ 0.02 | 0.01 |
| N | ≤ 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Fe | balance | — |
P355GH Normalized — frequently asked
What is P355GH Normalized used for?
P355GH Normalized is typically used for welded boiler drums, pressure vessel shells and heads, heat exchanger shells, steam headers and piping components, air receivers and storage tanks and autoclave bodies. In short: european boiler-plate steel.
What is the yield strength of P355GH Normalized?
P355GH Normalized has a typical yield strength of 390 MPa (56.6 ksi) and a tensile strength of 545 MPa (79 ksi) — weaker than 64% of steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 5 listed tempers.
Is P355GH Normalized easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (60/100, better than 83% of steel grades). Machines like ordinary C-Mn plate steel at ~65 % of AISI 1212; use rigid setups and coated carbide, watch for gummy chips at low Mn-S levels.
Can P355GH Normalized be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated excellent (85/100). Very good weldability by SMAW/SAW/GMAW with matching low-hydrogen consumables; preheat 100–150 °C for t >30 mm or high restraint, PWHT 550–620 °C per EN 13445/AD 2000.
What surface finishes work on P355GH Normalized?
No anodizing — shot-blast to Sa 2½ and paint, metallize or hot-dip galvanize; internal surfaces usually run with a corrosion allowance or weld overlay.
Can P355GH Normalized be formed, bent or molded?
Cold forms and rolls readily to about 3t bend radius; hot form 850–1000 °C followed by re-normalizing to restore certified properties.
What is the maximum service temperature of P355GH Normalized?
P355GH Normalized is rated for continuous use to about 400°C (752 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
Can FabDigit make parts in P355GH Normalized?
Yes — P355GH Normalized is available for CNC machining and sheet metal with instant online pricing. Upload a STEP file to get a price and a DFM check.
Sources
- EN 10028-2 Flat products made of steels for pressure purposes — Part 2: Non-alloy and alloy steels with specified elevated temperature properties — CEN (2017)
- EN 10027-2 / material number 1.0473 — CEN (2015)
- EN 13445-2/-3 Unfired pressure vessels — materials and design — CEN (2021)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1 — Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels and High-Performance Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol.19 — Fatigue and Fracture — ASM International (1996)
- Pressure vessel plate P355GH data sheets (Dillinger / voestalpine / Ancofer) — mill datasheets (2022)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.