Carbon steel is sometimes referred to as 鈥榤ild steel鈥?or 鈥榩lain carbon steel鈥? The American Iron and Steel Institute defines a carbon steel as having no more than 2 % carbon and no other appreciable alloying element. Carbon steel makes up the largest part of steel production and is used in a vast range of applications. Welding carbon steels with a carbon content greater than 0.3 % requires that special precautions be taken. The corrosion resistance of carbon steels is poor (i.e. they rust) and so they should not be used in a corrosive environment unless some form of protective coating is used.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MILD STEEL AND STAINLESS STEEL
Steel is less malleable and harder than mild steel.
Mild steel s less brittle than steel.
Steel is more resistant to corrosion.
Mild steel can be further strengthened through the addition of carbon.
The basic difference is that s/s has very little carbon and is alloyed with chromium, nickel, molybdenum and other elements to improve its mechanical and chemical properties.Stainless Steel Tublar suppliers
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