Learn about the plain carbon steel, its different applications, and variations in its mechanical properties achieved through alloys and thermal treatments.
Effects of Other Chemical Elements on Plain Carbon Steels
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APP0301215
Module Type
E-learning
Description
The concept of "good machinability" is often synonymous with a smooth cutting action and a useful tool life.
The machinability of steel is different according to the elements of each alloy, the heat treatment and the manufacturing process (forging, rolling, casting, etc.). The case of alloys will be treated in this module. In this module the alloys and other elements that affect the steel properties will be treated.
Silicon, Manganese, Phosphorus, Aluminium, Cooper, Tin, Residual Cr, Residual Ni, Residual Mo will be introduced to explain how they affect the mechanical properties of steel. Finally, the heat treatment will be studied.
What you will learn
- Identify other elements in Carbon Steels;
- Select appropriate carbon steels for a variety of different market applications;
- Describe how Manganese, Sulphur, Phosphorus, Aluminium, Copper, Tin and Residual Cr, Ni and Mo affect Carbon Steels;
- Evaluate the Hardness Profiles in Heat Treated Carbon Steels and Plain Carbon Steels.
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