ultra high carbon steel
Ultra High Carbon Steel is a form of steel containing almost a maximum of carbon (approximately 1.0% to 2.0% carbon). This makes it particularly hard and strong, but brittle as it is used primarily for applications that would need exceptionally high wear strength and hardness.
Key Features:
- High Hardness: High carbon content confers on it very high hardness but low ductility, causing the material to become more prone to fracture under impact.
- Heat Treatment Sensitivity: It can be hardened and tempered for achieving particular mechanical properties. Oxygen term condition quenched and tempered, and thus exhibits improved toughness.
- Applications: Used widely in cutting tools, knives, springs, high-strength wire, and most machine components with severe demands for wear resistance.
The importance of ultra high carbon steel is that it can withstand very harsh conditions. Because of its very high hardness, this type of steel keeps tools and weapons sharp and durable. Modern metallurgy techniques are still improving rules of alloy composition and heat treatment, rendering ultra high carbon steel much more suitable for innovative engineering applications.