Metal Characteristics
Below, a list of steels are described and properties are listed.
Plain Carbon Steel
Medium, Medium-High, and High Content steels- based upon amount of carbon in material
Hardenability can be increased
Certain cold workings can not happen
Can be alloyed with- copper, silicon, manganese, sulphur, lead,
Welding is not always recommended
Surface properties can be increased
Nickel-Chromium Steel
Oxidation resistance is high
Suitable for hot working
Good electrical properties
Wear resistance (high hardness and good corrosion resistance)
Chromium Steel
Stainless steel
High oxidation resisting in air
High resistance to acid
Poor conductivity of electricity
Can be 3D printed
Nickle Moly Steel
Resistance to corrosion
High resistance to deformation
Molybdenum- can be used in fertilizer
Free Cutting Steel
Higher content of sulfur and phosphorus
Used without heat treatment
Ductility is lower than other steels
Weld ability is poor
