High-Carbon vs. Low-Carbon Steels for Forged Flanges
Carbon steel is a type of steel with 0.4% or less copper content, 1.65% or less manganese, and 0.6% or less silicon, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute. Carbon steel is divided into two general groups with different properties and different uses: low-carbon steel and high-carbon steel. While both types are defined by their carbon content, their uses …
