RINA E500 Steel Plate | E500 Shipbuilding Steel Plate

RINA E500 steel plate, also written as RI/E500, RINA Grade E500, Registro Italiano Navale E500 or market names such as EH50 / EQ51, is the extra-high-strength hull structural steel of RINA Rules for the Classification of Ships (IACS UR W16 extra-high-strength family) with 500 MPa minimum yield, 610-770 MPa tensile strength and Charpy V-notch toughness at -40°C [-40°F]. In the grade name, "E" is the toughness class, and "500" is the yield-strength level in MPa (not AH500). Gangsteel, a steel plate exporter, supplies RINA E500 / RI/E500 plates cut to size for shipbuilding, offshore platforms and marine structures.

Data source: Per IACS UR W16 (extra-high-strength hull structural steel) as adopted in RINA (Registro Italiano Navale) hull structural steel rules, cross-checked with LR EH50 / ABS EQ51 sibling pages on gangsteel.net. Official mill/certificate grade is RINA E500 (RI/E500). Verify the current RINA edition before ordering.

RINA E500 Chemical Composition (Heat Analysis)

 

Element	C	Mn	Si	P	S	Al (acid sol.)
RINA E500, %	0.20 max	1.70 max	0.10-0.55	0.030 max	0.030 max	0.015 min
Element	N	Nb	V	Ti	B	Notes
RINA E500, %	0.020 max	0.02-0.05	0.04-0.10	0.02 max	0.005 max	Ni/Cu/Cr/Mo per delivery condition (N/TM/QT) in UR W16

Per IACS UR W16 / RINA extra-high-strength rules. Exact maxima for Ni, Cu, Cr and Mo depend on delivery condition (N/NR, TM or QT). Carbon equivalent / CET / Pcm limits apply by thickness and condition; confirm on the mill certificate and current rule edition.

Product Analysis (Check Analysis)

 

When product analysis is required, apply ASTM A6/A6M Table A permitted variations to the heat limits unless the element is min-only or not listed in Table A.

Element	Heat analysis limit	Product analysis (heat ± A6)
C	0.20 max	0.24 max
Mn	1.70 max	see A6 Table A vs heat upper limit
Si	0.10-0.55	0.05–0.61 (approx. A6)
P	0.030 max	0.040 max
S	0.030 max	0.040 max
Al (acid sol.)	0.015 min	no A6 Table A tolerance; product value not tabulated
N	0.020 max	0.025 max (typical A6 +0.005)
Nb	0.02-0.05	0.010–0.060
V	0.04-0.10	0.030–0.110
Ti	0.02 max	0.03 max
B	0.005 max	product analysis often not applicable

Product analysis applies only when specified; for a range, results may not vary both above and below it.

RINA E500 Mechanical Properties

 

Grade	Yield strength, min	Tensile strength	Elongation, min
RINA E500	500 MPa [73 ksi]	610-770 MPa [88-112 ksi]	16%

Per IACS UR W16 / RINA rules (common t≤50 mm values). Yield may step down for thicker plates per UR W16; confirm thickness-dependent values on the order.

Charpy V-Notch Impact Requirements (-40°C [-40°F])

 

Thickness	Test temperature	Longitudinal, avg min	Transverse, avg min
t≤50 mm	-40°C [-40°F]	50 J	33 J
50<t≤70 mm	-40°C [-40°F]	50 J	33 J
70<t≤100 mm	-40°C [-40°F]	50 J	33 J

Per IACS UR W16 / RINA extra-high-strength practice. Average of three full-size specimens; transverse values apply when required. Thicker plates by agreement.

Delivery Condition and Deoxidation

Deoxidation: Killed, fine-grain practice. Delivery condition: typically TMCP or QT for extra-high-strength plates; N/NR may apply at lower extra-high levels per rules. E-class (E500) grades are supplied normalized or TMCP; as-rolled delivery is not permitted for the E toughness class. Optional extras: UT, Z15/Z25/Z35, RINA survey.

Thickness Coverage

Extra-high-strength RINA A/D/E/F 420-690 plates are commonly supplied from about 6 mm to 100 mm thick (thicker by agreement under UR W16). Width 1500-4000 mm and length 6000-18000 mm are typical.

Equivalent Steel Grades of RINA E500

 

Society / Standard	Equivalent grade
RINA (Registro Italiano Navale)	RINA E500 steel plate (RI/E500; LR EH50 / ABS EQ51)
LR (Lloyd's Register)	LR EH50 steel plate
ABS	ABS EQ51 steel plate
CCS	CCS E500 steel plate
GL	GL E500 steel plate
DNV	DNV E500 steel plate
NK	NK E51 steel plate
KR	KR E51 steel plate
BV	BV E500 steel plate

IACS societies align extra-high-strength hull grades under UR W16; naming differs (RINA E500, LR EH50, ABS EQ51). Dual certification is common when ordered that way.

FAQ about RINA E500 Steel Plate

What is RINA E500 steel plate?

It is an extra-high-strength hull structural steel under RINA Rules (IACS UR W16 extra-high-strength family), with 500 MPa minimum yield, 610-770 MPa tensile strength and Charpy toughness at -40°C [-40°F]. The mill certificate grade is RINA E500 (RI/E500).

What does RINA E500 / RI/E500 stand for?

RINA is Registro Italiano Navale (RI on certificates). The letter E is the toughness class (Charpy at -40°C [-40°F]), and 500 is the yield-strength level in MPa. Market/LR naming often uses EH50; ABS often uses EQ51. Note: RINA does not use AH500 — the grade is E500, not AH500.

What is the yield strength of RINA E500?

Minimum 500 MPa (73 ksi), tensile 610-770 MPa (88-112 ksi), elongation about 16% min (for the common thickness range).

What is the impact test temperature for RINA E500?

Charpy V-notch at -40°C [-40°F]. Typical longitudinal average minimum is 50 J (transverse 33 J) for the tabulated thickness range on this grade page.

What is the difference between RINA A500, D500, E500 and F500?

Same 500 MPa strength class. Toughness class differs: A at 0°C, D at -20°C, E at -40°C, F at -60°C. Chemistry (C, P, S, Mn) is tightened for colder classes.

How does RINA E500 differ from higher-strength RINA AH40?

RINA AH40 is UR W11 higher-strength (390 MPa). RINA E500 is UR W16 extra-high-strength (500 MPa) with different chemistry and delivery practice (often TM/QT).

Is RINA E500 the same as LR EH50 or ABS EQ51?

They are IACS counterparts in the extra-high-strength family; exact chemistry/delivery options differ by society edition. Dual certification is available when surveys are arranged.

Is RINA E500 weldable?

Weldable with approved procedures for extra-high-strength ship steel. Preheat, heat input and consumable matching are critical; follow the mill WPS and RINA welding requirements.

What heat treatment is required for RINA E500?

Extra-high-strength grades are typically delivered TMCP or quenched and tempered (QT), sometimes normalized/normalized-rolled depending on strength level and thickness. E-class (E500) grades are supplied normalized or TMCP; as-rolled delivery is not permitted for the E toughness class. Optional extras: UT, Z15/Z25/Z35, RINA survey.

What thickness is available for RINA E500?

Common supply is about 6-100 mm (thicker by agreement under UR W16 / RINA rules), 1500-4000 mm wide and 6000-18000 mm long.

Other RINA Steel Plate Grades

RINA Grade A steel plate | RINA Grade B steel plate | RINA Grade D steel plate | RINA Grade E steel plate | RINA AH32 steel plate | RINA AH36 steel plate | RINA AH40 steel plate | RINA DH32 steel plate | RINA DH36 steel plate | RINA DH40 steel plate | RINA EH32 steel plate | RINA EH36 steel plate | RINA EH40 steel plate | RINA FH32 steel plate | RINA FH36 steel plate | RINA FH40 steel plate | RINA A420 steel plate | RINA A460 steel plate | RINA A500 steel plate | RINA A550 steel plate | RINA A620 steel plate | RINA A690 steel plate | RINA D420 steel plate | RINA D460 steel plate | RINA D500 steel plate | RINA D550 steel plate | RINA D620 steel plate | RINA D690 steel plate | RINA E420 steel plate | RINA E460 steel plate | RINA E550 steel plate | RINA E620 steel plate | RINA E690 steel plate | RINA F420 steel plate | RINA F460 steel plate | RINA F500 steel plate | RINA F550 steel plate | RINA F620 steel plate | RINA F690 steel plate

Equivalent Class Society Grades

RINA E500 corresponds to extra-high-strength counterparts under other IACS societies (LR EH50, ABS EQ51, etc.): LR EH50 steel plate, ABS EQ51 steel plate, CCS E500 steel plate, GL E500 steel plate, DNV E500 steel plate, NK E51 steel plate, KR E51 steel plate, BV E500 steel plate, RINA E500 steel plate.