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smile.gif posted on 24-10-2003 at 15:18
what is the difference between high strength, low-alloy steel and a carbon steel?

what is the difference between high strength, low-alloy steel and a carbon steel?
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[*] posted on 24-10-2003 at 17:39


The easy answer is the composition. I take it you mean properties though. High strengh has lower bendability. I think it's called malliability, but I've always learned that as something different. Carbon steel has a lower malliability that straight iron as well. It also is more resistant to corrosion if I'm not mistaken. I don't really know any specifics of low-alloy steel.

A simple google search will help. It will also produce ratios and total list of materials.
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[*] posted on 24-10-2003 at 18:35


thanks for all your help
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