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Test-report · QC-STL-TST-002
Chemical Composition Test Report
31 checkpoints across 5 sections. Chemical analysis required for every heat / lot of steel received. Minimum frequency: 1 test per 40 MT (for TMT bars) or per heat number, whichever is greater. Also performed when MTC is unavailable or discrepancies noted.
31 Checkpoints
5 Sections
Per heat number / Per 40 MT minimum
QC Engineer, Testing Lab Technician

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. Sample Details
A1Sample Identification
Acceptance: Sample ID clearly marked, traceable to heat/lot number, mass ≥ 50 g for analysis
IS 228:1994 Section 2
OK
NC
NA
A2Material Type & Grade Confirmation
Acceptance: Material correctly identified (TMT/Structural), grade matches MTC or purchase order
IS 1786:2008, IS 2062:2011
OK
NC
NA
A3Heat Number Traceability
Acceptance: Heat number documented, manufacturer identified, MTC reference available if applicable
IS 228:1994 Section 3
OK
NC
NA
A4Test Method & Equipment
Acceptance: Method selected appropriate to material (Spectrometry for rapid analysis, Wet Chemical for accuracy verification), equipment calibrated
IS 228:1994 Section 4
OK
NC
NA
B. Test Results — TMT Bars (IS 1786:2008 Table 2)
B1Carbon Content (C)
Acceptance: Fe 500D / Fe 500: max 0.25% (0.25% as upper limit); Result: ___ %
IS 1786:2008 Table 2
PASS
FAIL
NA
B2Manganese Content (Mn)
Acceptance: Fe 500D: 0.80–1.50% (typical); Verify within specification range; Result: ___ %
IS 1786:2008 Table 2
PASS
FAIL
NA
B3Sulphur Content (S)
Acceptance: Max 0.040%; Result: ___ %
IS 1786:2008 Table 2
PASS
FAIL
NA
B4Phosphorus Content (P)
Acceptance: Max 0.040%; Result: ___ %
IS 1786:2008 Table 2
PASS
FAIL
NA
B5Combined S + P
Acceptance: Max 0.075%; Calculate S + P; Result: ___ %
IS 1786:2008 Table 2
PASS
FAIL
NA
B6Silicon Content (Si)
Acceptance: Typical 0.10–0.50% (no fixed maximum in IS 1786, but document value); Result: ___ %
IS 1786:2008 Table 2
PASS
FAIL
NA
B7Chromium Content (Cr)
Acceptance: Typical 0.05–0.30% (no strict maximum, document value); Result: ___ %
IS 1786:2008 Table 2
PASS
FAIL
NA
B8Copper Content (Cu)
Acceptance: Typical 0.05–0.35% (no strict maximum, document value); Result: ___ %
IS 1786:2008 Table 2
PASS
FAIL
NA
B9Carbon Equivalent (CE)
Acceptance: Fe 500D: max 0.42%; Formula: CE = C + Mn/6 + (Cr+V)/5 + (Cu+Ni)/15; Result: ___ %
IS 1786:2008 Table 2
PASS
FAIL
NA
B10TMT Chemistry Overall Verdict
Acceptance: All elements within IS 1786 limits (B1-B5, B9 critical; B6-B8 informational)
All items B1-B9
PASS
FAIL
NA
C. Test Results — Structural Steel (IS 2062:2011 Table 3)
C1Carbon Content (C) — Structural
Acceptance: E250A: max 0.23%; E350: max 0.24%; Result: ___ %
IS 2062:2011 Table 3
PASS
FAIL
NA
C2Manganese Content (Mn) — Structural
Acceptance: E250A: max 1.50%; E350: max 1.70%; Result: ___ %
IS 2062:2011 Table 3
PASS
FAIL
NA
C3Sulphur Content (S) — Structural
Acceptance: E250A / E350: max 0.045%; Result: ___ %
IS 2062:2011 Table 3
PASS
FAIL
NA
C4Phosphorus Content (P) — Structural
Acceptance: E250A / E350: max 0.045%; Result: ___ %
IS 2062:2011 Table 3
PASS
FAIL
NA
C5Silicon Content (Si) — Structural
Acceptance: E250A: max 0.40%; E350: max 0.50%; Result: ___ %
IS 2062:2011 Table 3
PASS
FAIL
NA
C6Carbon Equivalent (CE) — Structural
Acceptance: E250A / E350: max 0.42%; Formula: CE = C + Mn/6 + (Cr+V)/5 + (Cu+Ni)/15; Result: ___ %
IS 2062:2011 Table 3
PASS
FAIL
NA
C7Structural Steel Chemistry Overall Verdict
Acceptance: All elements within IS 2062 limits
All items C1-C6
PASS
FAIL
NA
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A. Sample Details
A1Sample Identification
IS 228:1994 Section 2 (Sampling procedure)
Sample ID clearly marked, traceable to heat/lot number, mass ≥ 50 g for analysis
OKNCNA
A2Material Type & Grade Confirmation
IS 1786:2008, IS 2062:2011 (Grade specification)
Material correctly identified (TMT/Structural), grade matches MTC or purchase order
OKNCNA
A3Heat Number Traceability
IS 228:1994 Section 3 (Sample source documentation)
Heat number documented, manufacturer identified, MTC reference available if applicable
OKNCNA
A4Test Method & Equipment
IS 228:1994 Section 4 (Test methodology)
Method selected appropriate to material (Spectrometry for rapid analysis, Wet Chemical for accuracy verification), equipment calibrated
OKNCNA
B. Test Results — TMT Bars (IS 1786:2008 Table 2)
B1Carbon Content (C)
IS 1786:2008 Table 2 (Carbon specification for TMT)
Fe 500D / Fe 500: max 0.25% (0.25% as upper limit); Result: ___ %
PASSFAILNA
B2Manganese Content (Mn)
IS 1786:2008 Table 2 (Manganese specification)
Fe 500D: 0.80–1.50% (typical); Verify within specification range; Result: ___ %
PASSFAILNA
B3Sulphur Content (S)
IS 1786:2008 Table 2 (Sulphur maximum limit)
Max 0.040%; Result: ___ %
PASSFAILNA
B4Phosphorus Content (P)
IS 1786:2008 Table 2 (Phosphorus maximum limit)
Max 0.040%; Result: ___ %
PASSFAILNA
B5Combined S + P
IS 1786:2008 Table 2 (Combined impurity limit)
Max 0.075%; Calculate S + P; Result: ___ %
PASSFAILNA
B6Silicon Content (Si)
IS 1786:2008 Table 2 (Silicon specification)
Typical 0.10–0.50% (no fixed maximum in IS 1786, but document value); Result: ___ %
PASSFAILNA
B7Chromium Content (Cr)
IS 1786:2008 Table 2 (Chromium specification)
Typical 0.05–0.30% (no strict maximum, document value); Result: ___ %
PASSFAILNA
B8Copper Content (Cu)
IS 1786:2008 Table 2 (Copper specification)
Typical 0.05–0.35% (no strict maximum, document value); Result: ___ %
PASSFAILNA
B9Carbon Equivalent (CE)
IS 1786:2008 Table 2 (Weldability index)
Fe 500D: max 0.42%; Formula: CE = C + Mn/6 + (Cr+V)/5 + (Cu+Ni)/15; Result: ___ %
PASSFAILNA
B10TMT Chemistry Overall Verdict
All items B1-B9 (Grade compliance)
All elements within IS 1786 limits (B1-B5, B9 critical; B6-B8 informational)
PASSFAILNA
C. Test Results — Structural Steel (IS 2062:2011 Table 3)
C1Carbon Content (C) — Structural
IS 2062:2011 Table 3 (Carbon specification for structural steel)
E250A: max 0.23%; E350: max 0.24%; Result: ___ %
PASSFAILNA
C2Manganese Content (Mn) — Structural
IS 2062:2011 Table 3 (Manganese specification for structural steel)
E250A: max 1.50%; E350: max 1.70%; Result: ___ %
PASSFAILNA
C3Sulphur Content (S) — Structural
IS 2062:2011 Table 3 (Sulphur maximum limit for structural)
E250A / E350: max 0.045%; Result: ___ %
PASSFAILNA
C4Phosphorus Content (P) — Structural
IS 2062:2011 Table 3 (Phosphorus maximum limit for structural)
E250A / E350: max 0.045%; Result: ___ %
PASSFAILNA
C5Silicon Content (Si) — Structural
IS 2062:2011 Table 3 (Silicon specification for structural steel)
E250A: max 0.40%; E350: max 0.50%; Result: ___ %
PASSFAILNA
C6Carbon Equivalent (CE) — Structural
IS 2062:2011 Table 3 (Weldability index for structural steel)
E250A / E350: max 0.42%; Formula: CE = C + Mn/6 + (Cr+V)/5 + (Cu+Ni)/15; Result: ___ %
PASSFAILNA
C7Structural Steel Chemistry Overall Verdict
All items C1-C6 (Grade compliance)
All elements within IS 2062 limits
PASSFAILNA
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Inspection Sign-Off
COMPLIANT: Grade verified, all elements within limits, material released
NON-COMPLIANT: One or more elements out of limits, NCR issued, disposition pending
CONDITIONAL: Acceptable subject to supplier confirmation or concession approval
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