What Is DX51D Galvanized Steel? Industry Standards, Properties And Uses

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DX51D+Z is a common hot-dip galvanized steel material commonly used in various construction and automotive industries. D stands for cold-formed steel, X51 is the performance grade, and +Z is the galvanizing process identifier, GNEE STEEL Group produces regular zinc layers from z30 to z350, with popular hot-dip galvanized specifications such as DX51D Z100, Z140, Z180, Z275.

 

DX51D is a steel grade designation for galvanized steel coils. The "DX" part indicates the base material. When the base material is cold-rolled steel, it corresponds to the dc01 grade; when the base material is hot-rolled steel, it corresponds to the DD11 grade. The "51" represents the steel series number, indicating that this steel is based on low-carbon steel, with 51 being the most common grade, and higher grades include 52, 53, and 54. The final "D" indicates that the material has good bending and forming properties.

 

Code Meaning
D Cold-formable steel
X Non-structural grade, primarily flat products
51 Performance level
D Hot-dip galvanized coating compatible

 

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Chemical Composition of DX51D

 

Element Max (%)
C 0.12
Mn 0.60
P 0.10
S 0.045
Si 0.50

Low carbon and controlled alloy content ensure superior formability and surface quality.

 

Mechanical Properties

 

Property Typical Value
Tensile Strength 270–500 MPa
Elongation ≥22%
Yield Strength ≥140 MPa

 

Coating Integration

 

DX51D is frequently paired with zinc coatings such as +Z100, +Z140, +Z180, enabling long-lasting protection in various environments.

Coating Type Zinc (g/m² both sides)
+Z60 60
+Z140 140
+Z180 180
+Z275 275

 

Applications of DX51D Galvanized Steel

 

Sector Typical Use
Construction Roofing, cladding
Automotive Brackets, profile parts
Appliances Housing panels
Infrastructure Cable trays

 

  • Mechanical Properties

 

Grade Coating Standard Yield strength Re (MPa) Tensile strength Rm (MPa) Elongation A80 (min %) r90 (min) n90 (min)
DX51D Z, ZA, ZF EN 10346 - 270 – 500 22 - -
DX52D Z, ZA, ZF EN 10346 140 – 300 ²) 270 – 420 26 - -
DX53D Z, ZA, ZF EN 10346 140 – 260 270 – 380 30 - -
DX54D Z, ZA, ZF EN 10346 120 – 220 260 – 350 36 1.6 ⁴) 0.18
DX56D Z, ZA, ZF EN 10346 120 – 180 260 – 350 39 1.9 ⁵) 0.21 ⁵)
DX57D Z, ZA EN 10346 120 – 170 260 – 350 41 2.1 ⁵) 0.22

 

GNEE STEEL supplies DX51D galvanized steel with strict quality control and accurate coating thickness to ensure performance and durability. Our global export and documentation support help reduce risk and streamline procurement.

 

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