F.A.Q.
Advice and answers from the Tuspipe Team
What Is Low Carbon Steel
What is low carbon steel? Low carbon steel, also known as soft steel, its carbon content is strictly controlled below 0.25% (some standards extend to 0.30%), microstructure to ferrite and a small amount of pearlite-based.
Low Carbon Steel Chemical Composition and Properties
Low carbon steel chemical composition is composed of
Carbon (C): 0.08%-0.25%
Manganese (Mn): 0.30%-0.90%
Silicon (Si): ≤ 0.40%
Phosphorus (P), sulfur (S): ≤ 0.045%
Among them, the manganese element can refine the grain and improve the strength, while the low sulfur and phosphorus content helps to improve the welding performance.
References
National Science and Technology Library. Welding Low-Carbon Steel Pipe.
Huiyi Valve Co. Carbon Steel Product Specifications.
