12L14 Steel

12L14 Steel

The “L” represents the addition of lead (Pb) at the quantity of
0.15 – 0.35. Low carbon steel that is easily machined because of the addition of that lead. Frequently used in screw applications and fittings. Can be difficult to source because of the lead content. Let us help you!

Hot Rolled Carbon (C) Manganese (Mn) Phosphorous (P) Sulfur (S)
0.15 Max 0.85 - 1.15 0.04 - 0.09 0.26 - 0.35
Tensile Strength Yield Strength Elongation % Reduction Area % Hardness HBW
57 ksi 34 ksi 22% 45% 121 HBW
Cold Drawn Carbon (C) Manganese (Mn) Phosphorous (P) Sulfur (S)
0.15 Max 0.85 - 1.15 0.04 - 0.09 0.26 - 0.35
Tensile Strength Yield Strength Elongation % Reduction Area % Hardness
78 ksi 60 ksi 10% 35% 163 HBW