Carbon is the chief alloying element present in carbon steels. These steels are designated by AISI four-digit numbers. They contain chromium, nickel, molybdenum, copper, and aluminium as residual elements. 1.2% manganese and 0.4% silicon are also present in these steels.
| Element | Content(%) |
|---|---|
| Iron, Fe | 98.01 - 98.46 |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.35 - 1.65 |
| Carbon, C | 0.190 - 0.250 |
| Sulfur, S | 0.0500 |
| Phosphorous, P | 0.0400 |
| 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 |
ASTM A29
ASTM A510
ASTM A513
ASTM A519
ASTM A545
ASTM A635
ASTM A830
SAE J1397
SAE J403
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.