This standard is applicable to hot-rolled and forged structural bar steel with a cross-sectional size equal to or greater than 30mm for mechanical manufacturing. The hardenability of steel is determined by the end quenching method.
GB/T 5216-1985 history
2014GB/T 5216-2014 Structural steels with specified hardenability bands
2004GB/T 5216-2004 Structural steels subject to end-quench hardenability requirements
1985GB/T 5216-1985 Technical requirements for structural steel with specified hardenability bands