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N690 Steel

N690 Steel

N690 High Performance Structural Steel

N690 is a premium structural steel grade engineered for demanding applications requiring exceptional strength, toughness, and reliability. This advanced steel combines superior mechanical properties with excellent weldability and formability, making it ideal for critical structural components in construction, bridge engineering, and heavy machinery manufacturing.

MetalZenith's Advanced Manufacturing Excellence

MetalZenith employs state-of-the-art controlled rolling and quenching & tempering processes to produce N690 steel with optimized grain structure and enhanced mechanical properties. Our advanced thermomechanical processing ensures consistent strength-to-weight ratio and superior impact resistance, critical for structural applications under dynamic loading conditions.

Key Applications

  • High-rise building structural frameworks and load-bearing components
  • Bridge construction including girders, trusses, and support structures
  • Heavy machinery frames and structural assemblies
  • Automotive and railway vehicle chassis components
  • Industrial equipment foundations and support structures

Quality Assurance & Certifications

MetalZenith maintains rigorous quality control throughout production, including comprehensive mechanical testing, ultrasonic inspection, and detailed chemical analysis. Our N690 steel meets international structural steel standards and undergoes specialized testing for weldability, formability, and fatigue resistance to ensure optimal performance in critical structural applications.

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Technical Specifications

Product Overview

Metallurgical Characteristics

N690 is a high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) structural steel with a tempered martensitic microstructure achieved through controlled quenching and tempering processes. The optimized alloy composition with chromium, nickel, and molybdenum additions provides enhanced hardenability and improved mechanical properties. The fine-grained microstructure ensures excellent strength-to-weight ratio and superior impact toughness for structural applications.

Heat Treatment Process

MetalZenith employs controlled austenitizing at 880-920°C followed by water or oil quenching to achieve martensitic transformation. Subsequent tempering at 580-650°C optimizes the balance between strength and toughness. Our precise temperature control and cooling rate management ensure consistent mechanical properties and dimensional stability throughout the material cross-section.

Manufacturing Process Excellence

Our advanced manufacturing process includes electric arc furnace melting with secondary refining, continuous casting, and controlled rolling to achieve optimal grain structure. MetalZenith's integrated quality management system ensures traceability from raw materials through final inspection, with real-time monitoring of critical process parameters.

Specialized Quality Testing

N690 steel undergoes comprehensive testing protocols including weldability assessment using standardized procedures, formability evaluation through bend testing and deep drawing analysis, fatigue strength testing under cyclic loading conditions, and atmospheric corrosion resistance evaluation. Our testing laboratory maintains ASTM and ISO certifications for accurate and reliable results.

Structural Application Engineering

For building construction applications, N690 provides excellent seismic resistance and load-bearing capacity. In bridge engineering, the superior fatigue resistance ensures long-term structural integrity under dynamic loading. For machinery manufacturing, the combination of high strength and good machinability enables complex component fabrication. Vehicle manufacturing benefits from the excellent crash energy absorption characteristics, while general engineering applications leverage the versatile processing capabilities and reliable performance under various service conditions.

🧪 Chemical Composition

ElementComposition (%)
Carbon (C)0.15 - 0.22
Manganese (Mn)1.20 - 1.60
Silicon (Si)0.20 - 0.60
Phosphorus (P)≤ 0.030
Sulfur (S)≤ 0.025
Chromium (Cr)0.40 - 0.80
Nickel (Ni)0.30 - 0.70
Molybdenum (Mo)0.15 - 0.30

⚙️ Mechanical Properties

PropertyValue
Yield Strength (MPa)≥ 690
Tensile Strength (MPa)750 - 950
Elongation (%)≥ 14
Impact Energy at -20°C (J)≥ 40
Hardness (HB)220 - 280
Fatigue Strength (MPa)≥ 350

🔬 Physical Properties

PropertyValue
Density (g/cm3)7.85
Melting Point (°C)1480 - 1520
Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K)42.5
Thermal Expansion (×10??/K)11.8
Elastic Modulus (GPa)210
Poisson's Ratio0.30

📏 Product Specifications

SpecificationDetails
Available FormsPlates, Sheets, Beams, Channels, Angles, Bars
Thickness Range8 - 150mm
Width Range1200 - 3500mm
Length Range6000 - 15000mm
Standards ComplianceASTM A514, EN 10025-6, JIS G3106
Heat Treatment ConditionQuenched and Tempered (Q&T)
Surface FinishHot Rolled, Pickled, Shot Blasted

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Our Advantages in Processing N690 Steel

Manufacturing Advantage 1

Advanced Thermomechanical Processing

MetalZenith utilizes controlled rolling followed by precise quenching and tempering processes with real-time monitoring to achieve optimal microstructure and mechanical properties. Our advanced processing technology ensures uniform strength distribution and enhanced toughness throughout the material cross-section, critical for structural integrity.

Comprehensive Structural Performance Testing

Our N690 steel undergoes extensive testing protocols including weldability assessment, formability evaluation, fatigue strength testing, and atmospheric corrosion resistance analysis. MetalZenith's quality assurance program ensures superior performance in structural applications with comprehensive documentation for engineering specifications.

Manufacturing Advantage 2
Manufacturing Advantage 3

Custom Structural Solutions & Engineering Support

MetalZenith provides tailored processing services including custom heat treatment, precision cutting, and forming operations. Our technical team offers comprehensive engineering support for structural design optimization, material selection guidance, and application-specific processing recommendations to meet unique project requirements.

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20
Years Experience
Leading Steel Manufacturing & Distribution
1000+
Brand Partners
Trusted by Global Industry Leaders
Full
Customization
Tailored Solutions for Every Project
50M+
Tons Delivered
High-Quality Steel Products Worldwide
95%
Client Retention
Long-term Partnership Success
ISO 9001
Certified Quality
International Standards Compliance
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Professional steel solutions across major industries

Construction

High-rise Buildings • Infrastructure • Commercial Real Estate

Oil & Gas

Pipeline Systems • Storage Equipment • Refinery Facilities

Manufacturing

Precision Machinery • Industrial Equipment • Automation Systems

Automotive

Body Structure • Chassis Components • Engine Parts

Shipbuilding

Hull Structure • Marine Engineering • Port Equipment

Energy & Power

Power Generation • Transmission Towers • Renewable Energy

Aerospace

Aircraft Materials • Precision Components • Special Alloys

Railway

Track Systems • Vehicle Manufacturing • Infrastructure

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