Carbon steels are steels that have carbon as the chief alloying element. They have up to 0.4% silicon and 1.2% manganese. In addition, the residual elements such as nickel, chromium, aluminum, molybdenum and copper are present in these steels.
| Element | Content(%) |
|---|---|
| Iron, Fe | 98.35 - 98.8 |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.10 - 1.40 |
| Carbon, C | 0.100 - 0.160 |
| Sulfur, S | 0.0500 |
| Phosphorous, P | 0.0400 |
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Modulus of elasticity | 190-210 GPa | 29700-30458 ksi |
| Poissons 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.