TYPES OF STEEL

TYPES OF STEEL


CARBON STEEL 
    Steels containing 0.2% C to 1.5% C are known as carbon steel. They are of three types.
 Low Carbon Steel
    It contains 0.2% carbon.
    Uses:
    Sheets, wires, pipes.
 Mild Carbon Steel
    It contains 0.3% to 0.7% carbon.
    Uses:
    Rails, boilers, plates, axles, structures.
 High Carbon Steel
    It contains 0.7% to 1.5% carbon.
    Uses:
    Surgical instruments, razor blades, cutlery, spring.
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STAINLESS STEEL
    It contains 14% to 18% chromium and 7% to 9% nickel.
    Uses
    Car accessories, watch case, utensils, cutlery.
ALLOY STEEL 
    There are three types of alloy steel.
 Mn-Steel
    It contains 10%-18% Mn.
    Uses:
    Rail tracks, armor plate, safe.
 Si-Steel
    It contains 1% to 5% Si.
    Uses:
    Permanent magnet.
 Ni-Steel
    It contains 2% to 4% Ni.
    Uses:
    Gear, shaft, cable.