Carbon Steel
Carbon steel is a broad family of iron-carbon alloys rather than a single standardized grade. Chemical composition, strength, temperature limits and corrosion behavior vary substantially with the exact specification and grade.
Carbon Steel Information
Carbon steel is a broad family of iron-carbon alloys rather than a single standardized grade. Chemical composition, strength, temperature limits and corrosion behavior vary substantially with the exact specification and grade.
Metallic winding and compatible ring components where service conditions are suitable.
| Material Family | Carbon steel |
|---|---|
| Single Grade? | No — properties depend on the exact steel grade |
| Typical Role | Ring / support component material where compatible |
| Common / Applicable Specification | Exact grade/specification required |
| Typical Gasket Use | Metallic winding and compatible ring components where service conditions are suitable. |
Carbon Steel Chemical Composition
Carbon steel is not a single composition. The table therefore shows family-level chemistry only; exact limits must come from the specified grade.
| Element / Constituent | Symbol | Composition / Information |
|---|---|---|
| Iron | Fe | Balance / principal constituent |
| Carbon | C | Grade-dependent; typically below about 2.1% for steels |
| Manganese | Mn | Grade-dependent |
| Silicon | Si | Grade-dependent |
| Phosphorus / Sulfur | P / S | Controlled by grade specification |
Carbon Steel Mechanical Properties
No single set of mechanical properties is valid for all carbon steels. Use the exact grade, product form and heat-treatment condition.
| Property | Reference Value | Unit / Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | Grade- and condition-dependent | MPa |
| Yield Strength | Grade- and condition-dependent | MPa |
| Elongation | Grade- and condition-dependent | % |
Values shown are engineering reference data, not universal design allowables. Final procurement and design must use the governing specification, exact product form/condition and certified material test documentation.
Carbon Steel Physical & Service Information
Reference physical properties and service considerations relevant to material selection for Spiral Wound Gaskets.
| Density | Typically about 7.85 g/cm³ |
|---|---|
| Corrosion Behaviour | Requires protection in many wet or corrosive environments; much less corrosion-resistant than stainless steel. |
| Temperature Behaviour | Depends on exact grade and applicable design code. |
| Gasket Use | Commonly used for centering/outer rings in suitable non-corrosive service; inner-ring use requires process compatibility. |
| Specification Requirement | Always identify the exact carbon-steel grade before using mechanical or chemical design data. |
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