High Carbon Steel Material is one of 3 categories of carbon steel. the carbon content it contains is comparatively more than in another category this in turn makes it harder so that its majorly used in manufacturing cutting tools. The only drawback is it becomes brittle making it hard to weld and to change its shape. High carbon steel materials are Costlier to make as compared to low or mid-carbon steel
High Carbon Steel Grades And Properties
| Grades | Carbon (%) | Properties | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| AISI/ SAE 1060 | 0.55 – 0.660 | Non-Alloy |
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| AISI/ SAE1080 | 0.75 – 0.88 | Non-Alloy |
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| AISI/ SAE 1095 | 0.90 – 1.03 | Non-Alloy |
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| AISI/ SAE 5160 | 0.560 – 0.640 | Alloy Steel |
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Density And Hardness Of High Carbon Steel
| 1060 | 1080 | 1095 | 5160 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinell Hardness | 180 to 220 | 220 to 260 | 200 to 270 | 180 |
| Elastic Modulus (Gpa) | 190 | 190 | 190 | 190 |
| Elongation at Break (%) | 10 to 13 | 11 | 10 to 11 | 10 |
| Fatigue Strength (Mpa) | 260 to 340 | 300 to 360 | 310 to 370 | 300 |
| Poisson’s Ratio | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 |
| Reduction in Area (%) | 34 to 51 | 28 to 45 | 28 to 45 | – |
| Shear Modulus (Gpa) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 |
| Shear Strength(Mpa) | 370 to 450 | 460 to 520 | 400 to 540 | 390 to 700 |
| Tensile Strength: Yield(Mpa) | 400 to 540 | 480 to 590 | 500 to 590 | 490 |
Table of contents
- High Carbon Steel Properties
- Carbon Content In High Speed Steel
- High Strength Carbon Steel Electrical Properties
- Ultra High Carbon Steel Processing Properties
- Carbon Content In High Tensile Steel
- Industry Products Made From High Carbon Material
- High Carbon Content Steel Application
- Carbon Content In High Carbon Steel
| Properties | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Charpy Impact | 1.00 – 73.0 ft-lb | 1.36 – 99.0 J |
| Izod Impact | 2.21 – 13.3 ft-lb | 3.00 – 18.0 J |
| Machinability | 10.0 – 125 % | 10.0 – 125 % |
| Fracture Toughness | 12.0 – 150 ksi-in½ | 13.2 – 165 MPa-m½ |
| Bulk Modulus | 23200 ksi | 160 GPa |
| Compressive Yield Strength | 191000 – 450000 psi | 1320 – 3100 MPa |
| Flexural Yield Strength | 23000 – 744000 psi | 159 – 5130 MPa |
High Strength Carbon Steel Electrical Properties
| Electrical Conductivity | Equal Volume | Equal Weight (Specific) |
|---|---|---|
| 1060 | 9.6% IACS | 11% IACS |
| 1080 | 9.6% IACS | 11% IACS |
| 1095 | 9.6% IACS | 11% IACS |
| 5160 | 7.2% IACS | 8.3% IACS |
Ultra High Carbon Steel Processing Properties
| Treatment | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Annealing Temperature | 1360 – 1650 °F | 740 – 900 °C |
| Processing Temperature | 334 – 2830 °F | 168 – 1550 °C |
Industry Products Made From High Carbon Material
| Industry Products | 1060 | 1080 | 1095 |
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| Bars | A29 1060 | A29 1080 |
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| Wire Rods | – | A510 1080 | A510 1095 |
| Strips | A682 G10800 | – | |
| Tubing |
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| Round Wire | – | A510 1080 | A510 1095 |
| Round Rod | A510 1060 |
High Carbon Content Steel Application
| Grade | Application | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| 1060 | Tweezers for watch-makers | Electronic |
| 1080 | Gears & Axles | Automotive Manufacturing |
| 1095 | Springs & Blades | Automotive Manufacturing |
Carbon Content In High Carbon Steel
| Grade | Carbon Content (%) |
|---|---|
| 1060 | 0.55-0.660 |
| 1080 | 0.75 – 0.88 |
| 1095 | 0.90 – 1.03 |
| 1095 | 0.560 – 0.640 |
Carbon Content In High Tensile Steel
| Grade | Min. % | Max % |
|---|---|---|
| 300M | 0.38 | 0.46 |
| AISI 4140 | 0.36 | 0.44 |
| 4145H / API Spec 7 | 0.42 | 0.49 |
| AISI 4340 | 0.37 | 0.44 |
| EN25 | 0.27 | 0.35 |
| EN26 | 0.36 | 0.44 |
Carbon Content In High Speed Steel
| ASTM | Carbon % |
|---|---|
| M1 | 0.82 |
| M2 | 0.85 |
| M2 EUR | 0.91 |
| M3-1 | 1.04 |
| M3-2 | 1.21 |
| M4 | 1.33 |
| CPM M4 | 1.45 |
| M7 | 1 |
| M35 | 0.93 |
| M42 | 1.08 |
| CPM REX 76/M48 | 1.55 |
| M50 | 0.83 |
| M52 | 0.9 |
| CPMT15 | 1.6 |
| PM30 | 1.25 |
Weldability Of High Strength Carbon Steel Material
| Welding Types | AISI 1095 | AISI 5160 | 1060 | 1080 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc | Yes | Yes | Not Recommended | |
| Shielded Metal Arc | Yes | No | ||
| Gas Metal Arc | Yes | Yes | ||
| Flux Cored Arc | Yes | No | ||
| Gas Tungsten Arc | Yes | No | ||
| Submerged Arc | Yes | No | ||
High Carbon Steel Thermal Conductivity
| 1060 | 1080 | 1095 | 5160 | |
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| Thermal conductivity | 51 W/m-K | 51 W/m-K | 47 W/m-K | 43 W/m-K |
| Thermal expansion co-efficient | 49.8 W/mK | 48.1 W/mK | 49.8 W/mK | – |
| Latent Heat of Fusion | 250 J/g | 250 J/g | 240 J/g | 250 J/g |
| Melting Completion (Liquidus) | 1460 °C | 1450 °C | 1450 °C | 1450 °C |
| Melting Onset (Solidus) | 1420 °C | 1410 °C | 1410 °C | 1410 °C |
| Specific Heat Capacity | 470 J/kg-K | 470 J/kg-K | 470 J/kg-K | 470 J/kg-K |
| Thermal Expansion | 12 µm/m-K | 12 µm/m-K | 12 µm/m-K | 13 W/m-K |
| Maximum Temperature | 400 °C | 400 °C | 400 °C | 420 °C |
Chemical Composition Of High Carbon Steel Material
| Elements | 1060 | 1080 | 1095 | 5160 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron(Fe) | 98.35-98.85 | 98.0 – 99.0 | 98.38 – 98.8 | 97.085 – 97.84 |
| Manganese(Mn) | 0.60-0.90 | 0.60 – 0.90 | 0.30 – 0.50 | 0.750 – 1 |
| Carbon (C) | 0.55-0.660 | 0.75 – 0.88 | 0.90 – 1.03 | 0.560 – 0.640 |
| Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.050 | 0.05 (max) | ≤ 0.050 | ≤ 0.04 |
| Phosphorous (P) | ≤ 0.040 | 0.04 (max) | ≤ 0.040 | ≤ 0.0350 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0 | 0.150 – 0.3 | ||
| Chromium (Cr) | 0 | 0.7 – 0.9 | ||