What is Carbon Steel?
Carbon Steel Plates are a type of iron-carbon alloy that can contain up to 2.1 percent carbon by weight. Although there is no minimum content of other alloying elements in carbon steels, they frequently contain manganese. Manganese, silicon, and copper concentrations
Low-Carbon Steel Plates (or mild-carbon steel), medium-carbon steel, and high-carbon steel are the three classifications of carbon steel based on their carbon content.
Low-carbohydrate Steel
The most common type of carbon steel is low-carbon steel. The carbon content in these steels is typically less than 0.25 wt%. Because they cannot be toughened by heat treatment (to generate martensite), cold work is frequently used. Carbon Steel Plates are often soft and have low strength. They do, however, have high ductility, making them ideal for machining and welding while still being inexpensive.
Low-Carbon Steel Plates are generally classified as high-strength, low-alloy steels (HSLA), but they also contain other elements, including copper, nickel, vanadium, and molybdenum. Together, they account for up to 10% of the steel composition. As the name implies, high-strength, low-alloy steels have higher strengths, which are produced through heat treatment. They also retain ductility, allowing for easy shaping and machining. HSLA steels are more corrosion resistant than standard low-carbon steels.
Medium-carbon Steel
Heat treatment, which includes austenitizing, quenching, and tempering, improves the mechanical properties of this steel, giving it a martensitic microstructure. Heat treatment can only be done on extremely thin portions; however, extra alloying elements like chromium, molybdenum, and nickel can be added to improve the steel’s heat-treatment and therefore hardening capabilities. Medium-carbon steels that have been hardened have greater strength than low-carbon steels but at the sacrifice of ductility and toughness.
High-carbon Steel
Carbon Steel Plates have the highest hardness and toughness, but the lowest ductility. Because high-carbon steels are virtually always hardened and tempered, they are extremely wear-resistant. High-carbon steels such as tool steels and die steels contain additional alloying elements like chromium, vanadium, molybdenum, and tungsten.
What are the Different Carbon Steel Plate Types Available?
Carbon Steel Plates have a wide range of uses in various sectors. It is categorized from low to high in terms of carbon concentration. It’s also divided into categories based on its use and application. Carbon steel plates of various varieties are utilized as the basic material for component fabrication in equipment and manufacturing enterprises. Its toughness makes it perfect for a variety of manufacturing components. There are vessel steel plates, shipbuilding or construction steel plates, structural steel plates, pipeline steel plates, and stainless steel plates in addition to carbon steel plates.
Carbon Structural Steel Plates
Because it is primarily utilized in the construction business, its quality, durability, and performance must all be of the highest caliber. They must be corrosion resistant and able to endure heavy loads and pressure. Construction steel plate is the name given to it.
Steel Plate for Boilers
These are high-pressure plates that are commonly used in vessel, boiler, and heat container design. These plates are corrosion-resistant and can endure low temperatures. To make it appropriate for use in varied settings, many layers of chromium or nickel are applied.
Steel Plate for Tanks
These plates are used to construct oil and gas tanks, storage tanks, water tanks, and storage tanks for a variety of items.
Shipbuilding Carbon Steel Plates
Shipbuilding steel plates are in high demand, especially in the oil and gas industry, where thick, high-quality plates are required. The majority of these are built to the clients’ specifications, and the steel used is approved because even a minor lamellar tear can be fatal.