Carbon Steel

Carbon steel is an iron-carbon alloy, meaning it's composed of two elements: iron and carbon. In addition to carbon, carbon steel also contains small amounts of impurities such as silicon, manganese, sulfur, and phosphorus. The carbon content of carbon steel ranges from 0.0218% to 2.11%. The properties of carbon steel are primarily determined by its carbon content. Generally speaking, a higher carbon content in carbon steel increases its hardness and strength, but also reduces its plasticity and toughness.