ALUMINIZED TYPE 1

STEEL

P R O D U C T D ATA B U L L E T I N

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Commercial Baking

Heat Shields
Aluminized Steel Type 1 is continuously hot dip coated on both sides with
an aluminum/silicon coating. The hot dip process, pioneered by AK Steel,
provides a tight metallurgical bond between the steel and the coating. This
process results in a material with the strength of steel plus the corrosion
protection of aluminum, and the synergistic heat protection of an aluminum/
silicon alloy.

ALUMINIZED TYPE 1 STEEL

ALUMINIZED TYPE 1 STEEL

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PRODUCT FEATURES

FORMABILITY AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

CORROSION RESISTANCE
Aluminized Steel Type 1 has superior performance compared
to zinc coated materials for resistance to atmospheric and salt
spray corrosion.

The formability of all steel products is a result of the interaction of

many variables. These variables include: the mechanical properties
of the steel, the forming system (tooling) used to manufacture parts,
and the lubrication used during forming. Of these three, AK Steel can
directly affect the mechanical properties of the steel. Tight control
over chemical composition, hot rolling parameters, amount of cold
reduction, in-line annealing time and temperature, and the amount of
additional processing allows the production of high quality Aluminized
Steel Type 1 to meet customers requirements.

FORMABILITY
Aluminized Steel Type 1 can be used to produce parts containing
simple bends to parts with deep drawing requirements.
HEAT REFLECTIVITY
Aluminized Steel Type 1 has excellent heat reflectivity during
exposures to temperatures below 800 F (427 C), reflecting up to
80% of the radiant heat that impinges upon it.
HIGH TEMPERATURE PROPERTIES
Aluminized Steel Type 1 is an excellent heat resistant material
effective up to 1250 F (677 C). For applications above 800 F
(427 C) where alloying of the coating is a concern, AK Steels
DQHT grade has been specially formulated to resist alloying at
temperatures up to 1000 F (538 C). ALUMI-THERM Steel is a
product designed to provide enhanced high temperature strength
at tempuratures approaching 1400 F (760 C).

COATING CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminized Type 1 coating contains approximately 91% aluminum (Al)
and 9% silicon (Si) that is metallurgically bonded to the low-carbon
steel substrate. The hot dip coating process assures a tightly adherent,
uniform coating on both sides of the product. A schematic of the coating
cross-section is shown in Figure 1.
Aluminized Steel Type 1 is supplied in coating weights ranging from
T1 13 (0.13 oz./ft.2) to T1 60 (0.60 oz./ft.2) as shown in Table 1. Most
common are T1 25 and T1 40. Lighter coating weights (T1 13 or T1 25)
are recommended for severe forming applications. For coating weights
not listed, contact your AK Steel sales representative.

SURFACE PROTECTION AND LUBRICATION

To prevent staining in transit and storage, it is recommended that
Aluminized Steel Type 1 be supplied with a protective oil. Rust
preventative oil is a combination of a rust preventative and a mineral
oil. In some cases, a pre-applied press forming lubricant can be
supplied. A dry film (acrylic/polymer) lubricant can also be supplied
by further processing Aluminized Steel Type 1 through a coil coating
facility. These specialty organic coatings are easily removed with a mild
alkaline cleaner.
To further enhance protection against storage stain, Aluminized
Steel Type 1 can be supplied with a chemical surface treatment
(chrome-free). This treatment is not recommended if the final product
will be painted unless the appropriate pretreatments are performed.

COMMERCIAL STEEL (CS)

Commercial Steel Type B (CS Type B) and Forming Steel Type B
(FS Type B) should be used for moderate forming or bending applications.
These products are produced from aluminum-killed continuously cast
slabs and unless otherwise specified, have a carbon content of
0.02 0.15%C and 0.02 0.10%C respectively. To prevent the
occurrence of fluting or stretcher strains during forming or processing,
both products must be ordered as EXTRASMOOTH. These products are
subject to aging and the temper rolling effect is temporary.
DEEP DRAWING STEEL (DDS)
For more stringent forming applications, Deep Drawing Steel should
be ordered. Deep Drawing Steel has a controlled carbon content
less than 0.06%C. Interstitial Free (I-F) steel may be supplied at the
manufacturers discretion unless low carbon is specifically requested
at the time of purchase.
EXTRA DEEP DRAWING STEEL (EDDS)
Extra Deep Drawing Steel or Extra Deep Drawing Steel Plus (EDDS+)
should be ordered for the most demanding forming applications.
These steels, also known as Interstitial Free (I-F) steel, are produced
from vacuum degassed less than 0.010%C, stabilized grades. EDDS+
has the lowest carbon content available and has been specially
formulated to be AK Steels most ductile product.
For high strength or structural applications, Aluminized Steel Type 1
is also available in yield strengths up to 50 ksi. (340 MPa).
Aluminized Steel Type 1 can also be specified as Drawing Quality
High Temperature (DQHT) for applications where alloying of the
coating can be a concern. AK Steels DQHT grade has been specially
formulated to resist alloying at temperatures up to 1000 F (538 C).
ULTRALUME PRESS HARDENABLE STEEL (PHS)
ULTRALUME Press Hardenable Steel is available for hot
forming applications.
STAINLESS STEEL
An Aluminized Type 1 ferritic (409/439) Stainless Steel is also available.
Typical mechanical properties are shown in Tables 2 and 3, page 3.

ALUMINIZED TYPE 1 STEEL

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
TABLE 1 COATING WEIGHT

PAINTABILITY

Coating Weight Min.

For best results, Aluminized Steel Type 1 should be cleaned with a mild alkaline
cleaner to remove dirt and oil, followed by phosphating with a zinc phosphate.
Chromium (Cr) and aluminum (Al) oxides also give good results as a pretreatment
on coil coating lines. Mild abrasion prior to pretreating may also be used to enhance
mechanical bonding of the paint.

Coating
Designation

oz./ft.2

g/m2

Approx. Ctg.
Thickness per
side (Mils)

T1 13

0.13

40

0.25

T1 25

0.25

76

0.50

T1 26

0.26

80

0.50

WELDABILITY

T1 40

0.40

122

0.80

T1 60

0.60

183

1.20

A variety of welding processes can be used to join Aluminized Steel Type 1, provided
that welding procedures are adapted to the special properties of the material.

Coating Weight is the total of both sides and is determined according to ASTM A463.
1 oz./ft.2 Coating = 0.00398 in. coating thickness total both sides.

FIGURE 1 COATING CROSS SECTION

ALUMINIZED TYPE 1 COATING
INTERMETALLIC BONDING LAYER

STEEL BASE METAL

Resistance spot and projection welding processes are especially suited for Aluminized
Steel. High frequency resistance welding and various arc welding processes are also
compatible with Aluminized Steel.
For assistance concerning your particular welding parameters, contact your AK Steel
sales representative.

SPECIFICATIONS
Aluminized Steel Type 1 conforms to ASTM A463. For other specifications, please
contact your AK Steel sales representative.

* Layers not shown to scale.

ALUMINIZED TYPE 1 STEEL

TABLES
TABLE 2 TYPICAL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES STANDARD GRADES
YS
Quality Designation

Description

Commercial Steel
(CS Type B)
Forming Steel
(FS Type B)

May be moderately formed.

A specimen cut in any direction
can be bent flat
on itself without cracking.

Deep Drawing Steel

(DDS) Low Carbon

May be used in drawing

applications.

Deep Drawing Steel (DDS)

Ultra-Low Carbon
Extra Deep Drawing
Steel (EDDS)
Extra Deep Drawing
Steel Plus (EDDS+)

Interstitial Free (I-F) steels are

made by adding titanium and/
or niobium to the molten steel
and vacuum degassing and offer
excellent drawability.

UTS

ksi.

MPa

ksi.

MPa

Elong. %

rm

44

303

55

380

33

39

269

50

350

36

0.20

1.5

33

228

49

338

37

0.17

1.2

25

172

45

310

39

0.20

1.5

24

165

45

310

40

0.21

1.6

23

160

45

310

41

0.22

1.6

Typical properties produced by AK Steel for these grades.

Commercial Steel, Deep Drawing Steel, and Extra Deep Drawing Steel are designations described in the ASTM Specification A463 Steel sheet, Aluminum Coated
by the Hot Dip Process. Each of these steel sheet designations is associated with unique requirements for chemical composition and with nonmandatory, typical
mechanical properties.

TABLE 3 PROPERTIES HIGHER STRENGTH GRADES

Min. YS

Min. Tensile Strength

Quality Designation

Description

ksi.

MPa

ksi.

MPa

Min. Elong. %

Structural Steel (SS)

Grade 40

40

280

55

380

16

High Strength Low

Alloy Steel (HSLAS)

Grade 50

50

340

60

415

20

ULTRALUME PHS

Prior to hot forming

63

438

90

632

26

For additional quality designations, please inquire.

ALUMINIZED TYPE 1 STEEL

TABLE 4 ENGINEERING PROPERTIES

Youngs Modulus of
Elasticity

200 x 103 MPa at 20 C

Density

7.87 g/cm3 at 20 C

Coefficient of
Thermal Expansion

Low-Carbon/HSLAS:
12.4 m/m/C in 20 100 C range
I-F Steel:
12.9 m/m/C in 20 100 C range

Thermal Conductivity

Low-Carbon/HSLAS: 89 W/mC at 20 C
I-F Steel:
93 W/mC at 20 C

Specific Heat

481 J/kg/C in 50 100 C range

Electrical Resistivity

0.142 m at 20 C

OUTSIDE PROCESSING
Tension leveling, re-squaring, slitting, coil coating, and cutting to length are
available from AK Steel via arrangements with outside processors.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
AK Steels Technical Representatives can provide you with more detailed
information concerning this product. They also are available to assist you in
reviewing any welding, forming, painting, or other material selection issues.
MILL LIMITS
Aluminized Steel Type 1 is available in thickness ranging from 0.015 0.140 in.
(0.38 3.56 mm) and widths up to 60 in. (1524 mm), depending on dimensions
and product quality. For sizes outside of these limits, please ask your AK Steel
sales representative.
The standard inner diameter of AK coil is 24 in. (609 mm).

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Headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, AK Steel is a world leader in the production of
flat rolled carbon, stainless and electrical steel products, primarily for automotive,
infrastructure and manufacturing, construction and electrical power generation
and distribution markets. The company operates seven steel plants and two tube
manufacturing plants across four states Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
All of the companys steel plants are ISO/TS 16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified
for their quality and environmental management systems. AK Steel is a publicly held
company traded over the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AKS aligning
the company with many of the most prominent corporations in America.
The information and data in this document are accurate to the best of our knowledge
and belief, but are intended for general information only. Applications suggested for the
materials are described only to help readers make their own evaluations and decisions,
and are neither guarantees nor to be construed as express or implied warranties of
suitability for these or other applications.
Data referring to material properties are the result of tests performed on specimens
obtained from specific locations of the products in accordance with prescribed
sampling procedures; any warranty thereof is limited to the values obtained at such
locations and by such procedures. There is no warranty with respect to values of the
materials at other locations.
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