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High Carbon Steel Plate
1. Product Overview
High carbon steel plate refers to steel plate with carbon content between 0.60%-2.1%, featuring extremely high hardness, wear resistance, and compressive strength. Through proper heat treatment, different metallographic structures and mechanical properties can be obtained to meet various wear-resistant, impact-resistant, and tool application requirements. Although weldability and formability are relatively low, its exceptional wear resistance makes it irreplaceable in tool manufacturing, wear-resistant components, and cutting instruments.
2. Key Features
(1) Exceptional Hardness & Wear Resistance:
High carbon steel plate can achieve hardness above HRC 60 after proper heat treatment, providing excellent wear resistance. Its high carbon content forms numerous hard carbides, effectively resisting abrasive and adhesive wear with service life far exceeding ordinary steel.
(2)Superior Strength & Rigidity:
High carbon steel plate exhibits high tensile strength and yield strength while maintaining excellent rigidity. This characteristic makes it perform exceptionally well under heavy load and high-pressure environments, suitable for manufacturing heavy machinery parts and support structures.
(3)Good Heat Treatment Responsiveness:
High carbon steel plate responds sensitively to heat treatment processes like quenching and tempering, allowing desired hardness and toughness combinations through different heat treatment processes. This flexibility enables it to meet various special application requirements.
(4)Excellent Edge Retention:
Cutting tools made from high carbon steel plate exhibit outstanding edge retention, maintaining sharpness during prolonged use. This characteristic makes it an ideal material for manufacturing high-quality knives, molds, and cutting tools.
3. Technical Parameters of High Carbon Steel Plate
Parameter | Specification Range | Standard / Notes |
Carbon Content | 0.60% - 2.1% | ASTM A29 |
Manganese Content | 0.30% - 0.90% | Chemical Analysis |
Silicon Content | 0.15% - 0.35% | Chemical Analysis |
Phosphorus Content | ≤0.040% | Max Limit |
Sulfur Content | ≤0.050% | Max Limit |
Hardness (Annealed) | 180 - 240 HB | ASTM E18 |
Hardness (Hardened) | HRC 55 - 65 | ASTM E18 |
Tensile Strength | 700 - 1500 MPa | ASTM A370 |
Yield Strength | 450 - 1300 MPa | ASTM A370 |
Elongation | 5% - 15% | in 50mm |
Reduction of Area | 20% - 40% | ASTM A370 |
Thickness Range | 1mm - 100mm | Custom available |
Width Range | 1000mm - 2500mm | Standard sizes |
Length Range | 2000mm - 6000mm | Custom lengths |
Melting Point | 1420°C - 1520°C | - |
Thermal Conductivity | 45 - 55 W/m·K | - |
Surface Finish | Hot rolled, Annealed, Hardened & Tempered |
4. Application Scenarios
(1)Tool & Die Manufacturing:
Used for manufacturing various hand tools, cutting tools, and industrial molds. The hardness and wear resistance provided by high carbon steel plate ensure tools maintain precision and performance during repeated use, significantly extending tool life.
(2)Wear-Resistant Components:
Suitable for manufacturing wear-resistant liners, gears, and bearings for mining machinery and engineering equipment. Its exceptional wear resistance provides longer protection under harsh working conditions, reducing equipment maintenance frequency.
(3)Knife & Blade Production:
Widely used in manufacturing high-quality kitchen knives, industrial blades, and surgical instruments. High carbon steel's ability to maintain sharp edges and easy sharpening characteristics make it the preferred material for high-end knife manufacturing.
5. FAQ
Q1: What are the main drawbacks of high carbon steel plates?
A1: The main disadvantages are poor weldability, easy cracking, and difficulty in forming. In addition, the corrosion resistance is poor and requires surface protection treatment to prevent rust
Q2: How to choose the appropriate heat treatment process?
A2: Choose according to specific application requirements. Quenching+low-temperature tempering can achieve high hardness, medium temperature tempering balances hardness and toughness, and high-temperature tempering achieves better toughness.
Q3: Do high carbon steel plates require special processing equipment?
A3: Yes, specialized hard alloy cutting tools and appropriate machining parameters are required. It is recommended to use a slow, low cutting depth machining strategy and sufficient cooling to avoid excessive tool wear.
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