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High Carbon Steel

High Carbon Steel

High Carbon Steel - Premium High Strength Material

High Carbon Steel is a premium high-strength carbon steel containing 0.60-1.00% carbon, specifically engineered for applications requiring exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and high tensile strength. This versatile steel grade offers superior mechanical properties through controlled heat treatment processes, making it ideal for demanding industrial applications.

MetalZenith's Advanced Manufacturing Excellence

MetalZenith employs state-of-the-art controlled cooling and precision heat treatment processes to produce High Carbon Steel with optimal microstructural control and enhanced mechanical properties. Our advanced thermomechanical processing ensures consistent hardness distribution and superior fatigue resistance, critical for high-stress applications.

Key Applications

  • Automotive components including springs, gears, and drive shafts
  • Building structural elements and reinforcement bars
  • Bridge construction cables and high-stress connections
  • Crane components and heavy lifting equipment
  • Pressure vessel shells and high-pressure piping systems

Quality Assurance & Certifications

MetalZenith maintains comprehensive quality control throughout production, including ultrasonic testing, Charpy impact testing, fatigue testing, and complete metallographic analysis. Our High Carbon Steel meets ASTM, AISI, and international standards, ensuring reliability in critical high-strength applications with full traceability and certification.

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Technical Specifications

Product Overview

Metallurgical Characteristics

High Carbon Steel exhibits a predominantly pearlitic microstructure with fine carbide distribution when properly heat treated. The high carbon content (0.60-1.00%) enables significant hardness enhancement through martensitic transformation during quenching, followed by controlled tempering to achieve optimal strength-toughness balance. The microstructural control is critical for achieving superior fatigue resistance and wear properties.

Heat Treatment Process

MetalZenith employs controlled austenitizing at 820-870°C followed by rapid quenching in oil or water to achieve martensitic transformation. Subsequent tempering at 150-650°C allows precise control of final hardness and toughness properties. Our advanced heat treatment facilities ensure uniform heating, controlled cooling rates, and consistent mechanical properties throughout the material cross-section.

Manufacturing Process Excellence

MetalZenith utilizes electric arc furnace melting with secondary refining processes including ladle metallurgy and vacuum degassing to achieve precise chemical composition control and minimize harmful inclusions. Our controlled rolling and forging processes optimize grain structure and mechanical properties, while advanced quality control systems ensure consistent product performance.

Specialized Quality Testing

Our comprehensive testing protocols include forming limit diagram analysis for automotive applications, weldability testing using controlled thermal severity procedures, hydrogen embrittlement susceptibility testing per ASTM F519, and delayed fracture evaluation under sustained loading conditions. These specialized tests ensure optimal performance in high-strength applications where material reliability is critical.

Application-Specific Technical Considerations

For automotive manufacturing, our High Carbon Steel provides excellent spring properties and wear resistance for transmission components. In building structures, the material offers superior load-bearing capacity and fatigue resistance. Bridge engineering applications benefit from high tensile strength and controlled ductility. Lifting equipment applications utilize the material's exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, while pressure vessel applications leverage the high yield strength and controlled toughness properties for safe operation under extreme conditions.

🧪 Chemical Composition

ElementComposition (%)
Carbon (C)0.60 - 1.00
Manganese (Mn)0.30 - 0.90
Silicon (Si)0.15 - 0.35
Phosphorus (P)≤ 0.030
Sulfur (S)≤ 0.035
Chromium (Cr)0.10 - 0.30
Nickel (Ni)≤ 0.25
Copper (Cu)≤ 0.20

⚙️ Mechanical Properties

PropertyValue
Yield Strength (MPa)550 - 850
Tensile Strength (MPa)850 - 1200
Elongation (%)8 - 15
Impact Toughness (J)15 - 35
Fatigue Strength (MPa)400 - 600
Hardness (HRC)45 - 65

🔬 Physical Properties

PropertyValue
Density (g/cm3)7.85
Melting Point (°C)1450 - 1520
Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K)43.0 - 48.0
Thermal Expansion (×10??/K)11.5 - 12.5
Elastic Modulus (GPa)200 - 210
Poisson's Ratio0.27 - 0.30

📏 Product Specifications

SpecificationDetails
Available FormsPlates, Sheets, Bars, Rods, Wire, Forgings
Thickness Range3 - 200mm
Width Range500 - 3000mm
Length Range3000 - 12000mm
Standards ComplianceASTM A29, AISI 1060-1095, JIS G4051
Heat Treatment ConditionAnnealed, Normalized, Quenched & Tempered
Surface FinishHot Rolled, Cold Drawn, Machined, Polished

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Our Advantages in Processing High Carbon Steel

Manufacturing Advantage 1

Advanced Heat Treatment Processing

MetalZenith employs precision-controlled quenching and tempering processes with real-time temperature monitoring to achieve optimal hardness and strength characteristics. Our advanced heat treatment facilities ensure consistent microstructural transformation and enhanced mechanical properties throughout the material cross-section.

Comprehensive High-Strength Testing

MetalZenith conducts specialized testing protocols including forming limit analysis, weldability assessment, hydrogen embrittlement resistance testing, and delayed fracture evaluation. Our advanced testing ensures superior performance in high-stress applications with comprehensive quality validation.

Manufacturing Advantage 2
Manufacturing Advantage 3

Custom Engineering Solutions

MetalZenith provides tailored heat treatment schedules, custom mechanical property specifications, and application-specific processing to meet unique project requirements. Our technical team offers comprehensive support from material selection through final application optimization.

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Brand Partners
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Full
Customization
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50M+
Tons Delivered
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Client Retention
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20
Years Experience
Leading Steel Manufacturing & Distribution
1000+
Brand Partners
Trusted by Global Industry Leaders
Full
Customization
Tailored Solutions for Every Project
50M+
Tons Delivered
High-Quality Steel Products Worldwide
95%
Client Retention
Long-term Partnership Success
ISO 9001
Certified Quality
International Standards Compliance
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Professional steel solutions across major industries

Construction

High-rise Buildings • Infrastructure • Commercial Real Estate

Oil & Gas

Pipeline Systems • Storage Equipment • Refinery Facilities

Manufacturing

Precision Machinery • Industrial Equipment • Automation Systems

Automotive

Body Structure • Chassis Components • Engine Parts

Shipbuilding

Hull Structure • Marine Engineering • Port Equipment

Energy & Power

Power Generation • Transmission Towers • Renewable Energy

Aerospace

Aircraft Materials • Precision Components • Special Alloys

Railway

Track Systems • Vehicle Manufacturing • Infrastructure

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