Classification and use of carbon steel
Low carbon steel is a type of carbon steel. Carbon is present in all steels, and as long as carbon is the predominant alloying element in this steel, the alloy is considered carbon steel. "Low carbon" steel is another name for low carbon steel, and there are other carbon steels with different carbon contents. Which one is better depends on the purpose of the steel. More than 1.5 billion tons of steel are produced each year, which are used to make a variety of products, such as sewing needles and structural beams for skyscrapers. Carbon steel is the most commonly used alloy steel, accounting for about 85% of all U.S. production. The carbon content of the product is in the 0-2% range, and these alloys also contain small amounts of manganese, silicon and copper. Carbon steel can be classified according to the chemical composition and characteristics of the product, and can be divided into four categories: 1. Low carbon steel Mild steel has a carbon content of 0.04-0.3% and is th...