Carbon steels are designated by AISI four-digit numbers. They contain carbon as the chief alloying element. Molybdenum, chromium, nickel, aluminium, and copper are present in small quantities. They also contain 1.2% of manganese and 0.4% of silicon.
| Element | Content(%) |
|---|---|
| Manganese, Mn | 0.69 |
| Carbon, C | 0.44 |
| Silicon, Si | 0.20 |
| Copper, Cu | 0.06 |
| Nickel, Ni | 0.04 |
| Sulfur, S | 0.038 |
| Phosphorous, P | 0.037 |
| Chromium, Cr | 0.03 |
| Arsenic, As | 0.024 |
| Aluminum, Al | 0.006 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Elastic modulus | 190-210 GPa | 27557-30458 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 |
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.