Metal Profile: Iron Properties and Characteristics
Carbon steels, which contain between 0.5% and 1.5% carbon: This is the most common type of steel, used for auto bodies, ship hulls, knives, machinery, and all types of structural supports.; Low alloy steels, which contain 1-5% other metals (often nickel or tungsten): Nickel steel can withstand high levels of tension and is, thus, often used in the construction of bridges and for making bicycle ...