Carbon

Carbon Steel is an alloy where carbon is the main element. Typically, Carbon Steel contains up to 2.0% carbon by weight, along with a variety of other elements, such as manganese or silicon, depending on the desired attributes and physical properties.

Carbon steel can be categorized into 3 types based on its carbon content:

• Low-Carbon Steel or Mild Steel: It is the most widely used form of carbon steel, with a carbon content of less than 0.25%. This metal is relatively weaker and softer but more easily welded and ductile, and are often used to machine and weld for a low cost
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• Medium-Carbon Steel: Contains a carbon content of 0.25-0.6%, and a manganese content of 0.6-1.65%, these metals can be improved via heat treatment. This steel is stronger but less ductile than lower-carbon steels.
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• High-Carbon Steel or Carbon Tool Steel: Is the hardest and toughest carbon steel, with the lowest ductility, very wear-resistant and almost always hardened and tempered. High Carbon steel contains a carbon content from 0.6-1.25% and a manganese of 0.3-0.9%