Carbon steels are steels comprising only carbon as the specific alloying element. They also contain 1.2% of manganese and 0.4% of silicon. Residual elements such as molybdenum, chromium, nickel, copper, and aluminium are also present in traces.
| Element | Content(%) |
|---|---|
| Iron , Fe | 98.13 - 98.62 |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.0 - 1.30 |
| Carbon, C | 0.14 - 0.20 |
| Sulfur, S | 0.240 - 0.330 |
| Phosphorous, P | 0.040 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic modulus | 190-210 GPa | 27557-30458 ksi |
| Bulk modulus (typical for steel) | 140 GPa | 20300 ksi |
| Shear modulus (typical for steel) | 80.0 GPa | 11600 ksi |
| Poisson’s ratio | 0.27-0.30 | 0.27-0.30 |
| Production Route | Hot Rolled, Cold Rolled |
|---|---|
| Material Standard | AISI, ASTM, ASME, DIN, BS, EN, ISO, JIS, GOST, SAE, IS & Custom Chemistry |
| Size | Width from 100mm to 3000mm ; Length from 500mm to 12000mm |
| Thickness | 0.1mm to 400mm |
| Delivery Condition | As Rolled, Annealed, Quenched and Tempered, Normalized |
| Surface Finish | Plain, Brushed, Cladded |
ASTM A183
ASTM A29
ASTM A510
ASTM A576
SAE J1249
SAE J1397
SAE J412
1) Structures in Buildings, bridges, railway stations.
2) Fabrication of pipeline components & Industrial equipment.
3) Construction of automotive bodies, warehouses, shipping containers.
4) Commercial appliances, etc.