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NK D43 steel plate, also written as KD43, K D43, ClassNK D43, NK Grade D43 or market names such as DH42 / DQ43, is the extra-high-strength hull structural steel of ClassNK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai) Rules for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships (IACS UR W16 extra-high-strength family) with 420 MPa minimum yield, 530-680 MPa tensile strength and Charpy V-notch toughness at -20°C [-4°F]. In the grade name, "D" is the toughness class, and "43" is the site strength label for about 420 MPa yield (ABS DQ43 family). Gangsteel, a steel plate exporter, supplies NK D43 / KD43 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 ClassNK hull structural steel rules, cross-checked with LR DH42 / ABS DQ43 sibling pages on gangsteel.net. Official mill/certificate grade is typically KD43 (K D43); NK D43 names the same class on this site. Verify the current ClassNK edition before ordering.
| Element | C | Mn | Si | P | S | Al (acid sol.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NK D43, % | 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 |
| NK D43, % | 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 / ClassNK 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.
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.
| Grade | Yield strength, min | Tensile strength | Elongation, min |
|---|---|---|---|
| NK D43 / KD43 | 420 MPa [61 ksi] | 530-680 MPa [77-99 ksi] | 18% |
Per IACS UR W16 / ClassNK rules (common t≤50 mm values). Yield may step down for thicker plates per UR W16; confirm thickness-dependent values on the order.
| Thickness | Test temperature | Longitudinal, avg min | Transverse, avg min |
|---|---|---|---|
| t≤50 mm | -20°C [-4°F] | 42 J | 28 J |
| 50<t≤70 mm | -20°C [-4°F] | 42 J | 28 J |
| 70<t≤100 mm | -20°C [-4°F] | 42 J | 28 J |
Per IACS UR W16 / ClassNK extra-high-strength practice. Average of three full-size specimens; transverse values apply when required. Thicker plates by agreement.
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. D-class (K D43 / DQ43) grades are typically normalized or TMCP; controlled-rolled delivery may apply within rule limits. Optional extras: UT, Z15/Z25/Z35, ClassNK survey.
Extra-high-strength NK A/D/E/F 43/47/51/56/63/70 plates (about 420-690 MPa family) 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.
| Society / Standard | Equivalent grade |
|---|---|
| NK (ClassNK) | NK D43 / KD43 (LR DH42 / ABS DQ43) |
| LR (Lloyd's Register) | LR DH42 steel plate |
| ABS | ABS DQ43 steel plate |
| CCS | CCS D420 steel plate |
| GL | GL D420 steel plate |
| DNV | DNV D420 steel plate |
| BV | BV D420 steel plate |
| KR | KR D43 steel plate |
| RINA | RINA D420 steel plate |
IACS societies align extra-high-strength hull grades under UR W16; naming differs (NK D43, LR DH42, ABS DQ43, DNV D420). Dual certification is common when ordered that way.
It is an extra-high-strength hull structural steel under ClassNK Rules (IACS UR W16 extra-high-strength family), with 420 MPa minimum yield, 530-680 MPa tensile strength and Charpy toughness at -20°C [-4°F].
NK (ClassNK) is Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. The K prefix (KD43) is the ClassNK mill designation. The letter D is the toughness class (Charpy at -20°C [-4°F]), and 43 is the yield-strength level in MPa. Market/LR naming often uses DH42; ABS often uses DQ43. This site uses ABS-like numbers (A43…A70), corresponding to about 420 MPa (ABS DQ43 / LR DH42 / DNV D420 family); there are no A420 paths under /nk/.
Minimum 420 MPa (61 ksi), tensile 530-680 MPa (77-99 ksi), elongation about 18% min (for the common thickness range).
Charpy V-notch at -20°C [-4°F]. Typical longitudinal average minimum is 42 J (transverse 28 J) for the tabulated thickness range on this grade page.
Same 420 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.
NK A40 is UR W11 higher-strength (390 MPa). NK D43 is UR W16 extra-high-strength (420 MPa) with different chemistry and delivery practice (often TM/QT).
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.
Weldable with approved procedures for extra-high-strength ship steel. Preheat, heat input and consumable matching are critical; follow the mill WPS and ClassNK welding requirements.
Extra-high-strength grades are typically delivered TMCP or quenched and tempered (QT), sometimes normalized/normalized-rolled depending on strength level and thickness. D-class (K D43 / DQ43) grades are typically normalized or TMCP; controlled-rolled delivery may apply within rule limits. Optional extras: UT, Z15/Z25/Z35, ClassNK survey.
Common supply is about 6-100 mm (thicker by agreement under UR W16 / ClassNK rules), 1500-4000 mm wide and 6000-18000 mm long.
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NK D43 / KD43 corresponds to extra-high-strength counterparts under other IACS societies (LR DH42, ABS DQ43, etc.): LR DH42 steel plate, ABS DQ43 steel plate, CCS D420 steel plate, GL D420 steel plate, DNV D420 steel plate, BV D420 steel plate, KR D43 steel plate, RINA D420 steel plate.
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