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Carbon Steel Alloy Project

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Made by Jarrett and Samsung

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CARBON STEEL BY JARRETT AND SAMYUTH

CARBON STEEL IS COMPRISED OF MOSTLY CARBON AND IRON

CARBON STEEL IS INTERSTITIAL

THIS IS BECAUSE IT CONTAINS CARBON THAT IS IN BETWEEN THE IRON ATOMS

ELEMENTS IN CARBON STEEL

  • Carbon
  • Iron
  • Sulfur (small portions sometimes)
  • Sometimes magnesium

WHY IS IT USEFUL

  • Carbon steel is resistant to corrosion
  • It is also resistant to shock
  • It can be thin and very strong

WHEN WAS CARBON STEEL FIRST USED

  • Carbon steel was probably used first around 900 A.D.
  • It was used in the making of steel weapons specifically swords
  • This occurred in europe and east asia

FUN FACTS

  • Steel is one of the most recycled metals
  • In demolition up to 95 percent of steel is recycled at a time
  • Steel doors are fireproof
  • 83,000 tons of steel was needed for the golden gate bridge

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  • It is commonly used in kitchen knives

IT IS ALSO USED INTERNALLY IN WASHERS AND DRYERS

FLAT CARBON STEEL CAN BE FOUND IN MANY VEHICLES

HERE IS A PARTICLE LEVEL DRAWING OF CARBON STEEL

CARBON ATOMS BECOME TRAPPED IN BETWEEN IRON

PRESENTED BY JARRETT AND SAMYUTH