steelHub - Introduction to Plain Carbon Steels

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Engineering Steels

Learn about the plain carbon steel, its different applications, and variations in its mechanical properties achieved through alloys and thermal treatments.

Steel Applications

Introduction to Plain Carbon Steels

Full Code

APP0301205

Module Type

E-learning

Description

Plain carbon steels rely principally on the carbon content to achieve their properties. They do not contain deliberate additions of the major alloying elements, except silicon and manganese.
By adjusting the carbon content and the correct thermic treatment you can achieve the desired mechanical properties of steel. In this module the simplest types of engineering steels named Plain carbon steels will be introduced. The different mechanical properties will be studied using different experimental results. The test certificate will be analysed to identify its different parts, and a description of plain steels will be presented. Then, the content of carbon will be evaluated. Finally, the applications will be described.

What you will learn

- Outline the effects of Carbon Content on steel properties;
- Interpret the Testing Certificate of steel products;
- Distinguish different applications of Plain Carbon Steels;
- Explain how Heat Treated Carbon steels affect Hardenability at different Carbon Contents.

Module content

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Learning Outcomes

Applied Metallurgy
3

Understands the basics of metallurgy, including the structure and properties of metals.

1
Able to analyse steel microstructures to assess material properties.

2
Assists in selecting appropriate steel materials for specific applications.

2

Heat Treatment Operations
1

Understands the fundamental principles of heat treatment, including the effects of temperature, time, and cooling rate on steel properties.

1

Metallic Material Characterisation
1

Apply iron-iron carbide (Fe-Fe3C) phase diagrams to facilitate determination of metallic material properties

1

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