Steel XAR 500
GB NM500
XAR 500 (NM500) is a higher-hardness quenched-and-tempered wear plate at about 450–540 HB (nominal 500 HB, 50 HRC), with 1300 MPa yield, 1700 MPa tensile and 8 % elongation.
Reference datasheet — XAR 500 is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Values for the QT condition
XAR 500 tempers and conditions
XAR 500 is supplied in 3 conditions, soft to hard. QT is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
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| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chinese GB/T 24186 wear plate equivalent | Choose when cost and stock availability outweigh certified toughness and flatness; hardness stays at 500 HB (50 HRC) but elongation is only 8% and machinability score 12. | 1,250 | 1,650 | 8 | 50 HRC | 7.8 % IACS |
QTDefault Quenched and tempered | Standard mill-delivered condition for XAR 500 plate, 4–65 mm; pick for severe sliding abrasion where impact loading is moderate. | 1,300 | 1,700 | 8 | 50 HRC | — |
500 HB with guaranteed low-temperature impact toughness | Choose when the 500 HB wear class must also survive impact/cold service — tighter chemistry and cleanliness give guaranteed CVN at −40 °C. | 1,350 | 1,650 | 9 | 50 HRC | 7.8 % IACS |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways XAR 500 is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
FLAME-CUT | Flame/plasma-cut blank | Surface finish |
What is XAR 500?
XAR 500 (NM500) is a higher-hardness quenched-and-tempered wear plate at about 450–540 HB (nominal 500 HB, 50 HRC), with 1300 MPa yield, 1700 MPa tensile and 8 % elongation. Engineers select it over 400 HB plate when sliding abrasion dominates in crusher liners, dump bodies and mining wear parts, and it is available as plate including flame-cut blanks. Formability and weldability drop with hardness: bend radii of 4–5× thickness, 150–200 °C preheat, and a 250 °C service ceiling. It is the equivalent of Hardox 500; use XAR 400 where more bending and welding is required. XAR 500 has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,420°C (2,588 °F). XAR 500 has a yield strength of 1,300 MPa (189 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,700 MPa (247 ksi) — stronger than 95% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 8% and the elastic modulus is 210 GPa (30.5 Msi).
What is XAR 500 used for?
- crusher liners
- dump bodies
- mining equipment wear parts
Advantages
- High strength — 1,300 MPa (189 ksi), better than 95% of steel grades
Limitations
- Difficult to machine — 12/100, worse than 99% of steel grades
- Limited ductility — 8%, worse than 95% of steel grades
- Limited service temperature — 250°C (482 °F), worse than 85% of steel grades
- Poor heat conductor — 33 W/m·K (19.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 80% of steel grades
- Limited formability — 20/100, worse than 80% of steel grades
XAR 500 properties
Typical room-temperature values for XAR 500-QT; bars are the position among steel grades.
Physical3
XAR 500 has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³), heavier than 56% of steel grades. It melts at 1,420°C (2,588 °F).
Mechanical16
XAR 500 has a yield strength of 1,300 MPa (189 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,700 MPa (247 ksi) — stronger than 95% of steel grades. Elongation at break is 8% and the elastic modulus is 210 GPa (30.5 Msi).
Thermal6
XAR 500 is rated for continuous service to 250°C (482 °F). It conducts heat at 33 W/m·K (19.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 80% of steel grades. Thermal expansion is 12 µm/m·K (6.67 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
XAR 500 conducts electricity at 7.8 % IACS, worse than 57% of steel grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is not recommended (12/100), worse than 53% of steel grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of XAR 500 takes about 30 MJ of energy and emits 2.4 kg of CO₂ — more than 56% of steel grades. Typical recycled content is 25%.
Manufacturability6
XAR 500's machinability is not recommended (12/100, worse than 99% of steel grades); weldability fair (45/100); formability poor (20/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the steel family
Yield strength against density for every steel grade FabDigit runs. XAR 500 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with XAR 500
Is XAR 500 easy to machine?
Treat as ~50 HRC hardened steel: rigid setup, negative-rake carbide or CBN, low speed / adequate feed, flood coolant; prefer drilling by carbide-tipped or hard-metal drills, or plan holes by laser/waterjet.
Can XAR 500 be welded?
Weldable with low-hydrogen (H5) consumables of lower strength than base metal; preheat 150–200 °C (thicker/higher CEV to 200 °C), interpass ≤225 °C, control heat input and avoid restraint cracking — do not PWHT above the tempering temperature.
Can XAR 500 be formed, bent or molded?
Cold bending possible with punch radius ≥4–5×t (bend axis transverse to rolling direction), generous die opening and de-burred, ground edges; hot forming destroys the Q&T hardness.
XAR 500 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, thickness dependent | ≤ 0.3 | 0.28 |
| Si | ≤ 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Mn | ≤ 1.6 | 1.2 |
| P | ≤ 0.03 | 0.01 |
| S | ≤ 0.01 | 0 |
| Crhardenability | ≤ 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Nitoughness, higher in thick plate | ≤ 1 | 0.3 |
| Mo | ≤ 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Bboron-treated for hardenability | ≤ 0.01 | 0 |
| Fe | balance |
What surface finishes work on XAR 500?
Blast and paint or apply zinc-rich primer for corrosion protection; no anodizing — for extreme wear, combine with chromium-carbide hardfacing overlays.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on steel parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Organic Coating
Black / Phosphate
Thermal Spray
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Steel XAR 500 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- GB (China)
- NM500
How much does XAR 500 cost?
XAR 500 is a budget-cost steel ($), cheaper than about 90% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
XAR 500 — frequently asked
What is XAR 500 used for?
XAR 500 is typically used for crusher liners, dump bodies and mining equipment wear parts. In short: 500 HB severe-abrasion plate; hardox 500 equivalent; still field-weldable.
What is the yield strength of XAR 500?
XAR 500 has a typical yield strength of 1,300 MPa (189 ksi) and a tensile strength of 1,700 MPa (247 ksi) — stronger than 95% of steel grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 3 listed tempers.
Is XAR 500 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated not recommended (12/100, worse than 99% of steel grades). Treat as ~50 HRC hardened steel: rigid setup, negative-rake carbide or CBN, low speed / adequate feed, flood coolant; prefer drilling by carbide-tipped or hard-metal drills, or plan holes by laser/waterjet.
Can XAR 500 be welded?
With care — weldability is rated fair (45/100). Weldable with low-hydrogen (H5) consumables of lower strength than base metal; preheat 150–200 °C (thicker/higher CEV to 200 °C), interpass ≤225 °C, control heat input and avoid restraint cracking — do not PWHT above the tempering temperature.
What surface finishes work on XAR 500?
Blast and paint or apply zinc-rich primer for corrosion protection; no anodizing — for extreme wear, combine with chromium-carbide hardfacing overlays.
Can XAR 500 be formed, bent or molded?
Cold bending possible with punch radius ≥4–5×t (bend axis transverse to rolling direction), generous die opening and de-burred, ground edges; hot forming destroys the Q&T hardness.
What is the maximum service temperature of XAR 500?
XAR 500 is rated for continuous use to about 250°C (482 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between XAR 500-QT and XAR 500 QT-TUF?
QT is the default condition — standard mill-delivered condition for XAR 500 plate, 4–65 mm; pick for severe sliding abrasion where impact loading is moderate. QT-TUF: choose when the 500 HB wear class must also survive impact/cold service — tighter chemistry and cleanliness give guaranteed CVN at −40 °C. Yield strength is 1,300 MPa in QT versus 1,350 MPa in QT-TUF.
How much does XAR 500 cost?
XAR 500 is a budget-cost steel ($), cheaper than about 90% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- XAR wear-resistant steel plate product information — thyssenkrupp Steel Europe (2021)
- Hardox 500 / Hardox 500 Tuf data sheet (equivalent grade) — SSAB (2023)
- GB/T 24186 Wear-resistant steel plates for engineering machinery (NM500) — SAC (2022)
- EN 10029 / EN ISO 6506 (plate tolerances, Brinell hardness testing) — CEN (2010)
- ASM Handbook Vol.1: Properties and Selection — Irons, Steels — ASM International (1990)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.