| Carbon

Carbon Steel is a steel alloy with high carbon content and includes a variety of other alloying elements, such as manganese or silicon. Also referred to as mild steel, carbon steel is commonly used for structural purposes such as in buildings and bridges. It is also used in the manufacturing of gears, shafts, rails, pipelines, couplings, automobile parts, and appliances. The higher carbon content the steel has the better tensile strength necessary for the components of cutting tools, punches, dies, springs, and high-strength wire. In general, carbon has a dull silver finish in its natural state.