Carbon steels contain carbon as the specific alloying element. They also contain 1.2% manganese and 0.4% silicon. In addition to carbon, they also contain copper, nickel, molybdenum, and aluminium as residual elements. Sulfur and phosphorous are also present as impurities in these steels.
| Element | Content(%) |
|---|---|
| Iron, Fe | 97.82 - 98.29 |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.35 - 1.65 |
| Carbon, C | 0.360 - 0.440 |
| 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 A519
ASTM A545
ASTM A546
ASTM A830
SAE J1397
SAE J403
SAE J412
SAE J775 (NV-1)
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.