High-Carbon Steels

 High-carbon steels are those steels that have more than 0.60% carbon.

HIGH-CARBON STEELS

1. What are High-Carbon Steels?

✔ High-carbon steels are those steels that have more than 0.60% carbon.

2. Characteristics of High-Carbon Steels

The important properties of high-carbon steels are given below:

1. High-carbon steels are the hardest, and strongest of the carbon steels.

2. They are the least ductile (i.e., more brittle) of the carbon steels. 

3. They have more wear resistant.

4. They are capable of holding a sharp cutting edge (which is very important property for making tools).

3. Applications of High-Carbon Steels

✓ Typical applications of plain high-carbon steels include cutting tools and dies (for forming and shaping materials), knives, razors, hacksaw blades, springs, and high-strength wire.

4. Compositions and Applications of Steels

Table 3.2 presents compositions and typical applications of various types of steels.