IS 3588 : 2019

Electrode Quality Steel Billets and Blooms

ASTM A711
CurrentSpecializedSpecificationMaterials Science · Steel and Reinforcement
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Summary

IS 3588 covers steel billets and blooms of electrode quality — the raw material for electric arc furnace (EAF) and electroslag remelting (ESR) processes. Strict chemistry and surface quality requirements to ensure clean remelted steel.

Specification for steel billets, blooms, and slabs of electrode quality used for remelting in electric arc furnaces and electroslag remelting.

Key Values
Carbon range0.10-0.50% depending on grade
Sulphur max0.040%
Phosphorus max0.040%
Practical Notes
! Electrode quality billets have stricter surface and chemistry requirements than general billets.
! Surface defects on billets transfer directly to the remelted product — inspect carefully.
Cross-Referenced Codes
IS 2062:2011Hot Rolled Medium and High Tensile Structural...
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IS 1570:2017Schedules for Wrought Steels
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IS 228:2018Methods for Chemical Analysis of Steels
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