Carbon Steel Basic Knowledge

✅ What is Carbon Steel?

Carbon steel is a type of steel where the main alloying element is carbon. It contains iron and carbon, with trace amounts of other elements.

🔍 Key Types of Carbon Steel:

1. Low Carbon Steel (Mild Steel) – <0.3% carbon
   • Soft, ductile, and easy to form
   • Common uses: Pipes, car panels, wire
2. Medium Carbon Steel – 0.3–0.6% carbon
   • Stronger than mild steel, less ductile
   • Used in: Axles, gears, railway tracks
3. High Carbon Steel – >0.6% carbon
   • Very hard and wear-resistant
   • Common in: Cutting tools, blades, springs

🛠️ Common Products:

• Pipe & tube
• Coil & sheet
• Bar & rod
• Plate
• Profile sections (I-beams, U-channels)

🌍 Where It’s Used:

• Construction (frames, rebars, beams)
• Automotive (chassis, body panels)
• Manufacturing (machine parts, tools)
• Infrastructure (bridges, buildings)