Guide to different types of steel with examples

SE SANGHVI OVERSEAS GUIDE TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF STEEL WITH EXAMPLES CARBON STEEL Carbon steel is a metal alloy composed of both iron and carbon. However, in the manufacturing industry, carbon steel is often characterized in a variety of ways. In the metals industry, both of the following are considered "carbon steel." STAINLESS STEEL Stainless steel, like carbon steel, contains carbon and iron, but the additional chromium is what gives it its distinct properties. One of the most significant advantages of stainless steel is that it prevents the steel from oxidization, which degrades metals over time. FERRITIC ALLOYS Another semi-common stainless steel alloy is stainless steel ferritic alloys. They are magnetic, as opposed to austenitic alloys, and thus suitable for applications requiring magnetism. Because of their low nickel content, these are usually the most affordable stainless steel alloys. ALLOY STEELS The term "alloy steels" refers to the broadest and most diverse variety of steel alloys. These are created by mixing carbon steel with different alloying elements to provide each steel with specific properties. MARTENSITIC ALLOYS The least popular stainless steel alloy is a martensitic stainless steel alloy. These alloys have exceptional hardness and durability, but due to their low oxidation properties, they are only suitable for applications requiring extreme hardness. TOOLING STEELS Tooling steel is the final steel category. These are the steels that are used in tooling operations such as drilling. Tooling steels are heat-resistant, robust, and solid, and are usually composed of molybdenum, vanadium, tungsten, and cobalt. Website: https://www.sanghvioverseas.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Sanghvi-Overseas-2098899630331287 https://twitter.com/SanghviOverseas/