What is high carbon steel made out of?

Answer 1

It all begins in a blast furnace; coke (a high carbon form of coal) and iron ore (haematite) are heated together until we are left with pure molten iron and slag (a waste product) which are both filtered out of the bottom of the blast furnace. The hot iron is taken to a melting shop where it is mixed with recycled steel scraps and other alloys in a basic oxygen furnace, you are left with steel. The steel is cast and the repeatedly rolled and stretched. Once it is the size and length required they allow it to cool. It can be 'pickled' to give it extra qualities: for example a zinc coating can be added to make 'galvanized iron' (which is resistant to corrosion). Steel is 100% recyclable

Answer 2

High carbon steels are used in the manufacture of tools and dies, where the finished product needs to be very hard and wear-resistant. The more the carbon content in steel, the better will be its ability to be hardened using heat and quenching.

Answer 3

yeah, hi i work at a factory which creates high carbon steel household objects. So i have some answers for you!

1. Spatulas

2. Euros

3.Tinsel (sometimes)

4. Keys

There you go, i hope hey help you!

Answer 4

Steel is a mixture of Carbon and Iron, so "high carbon steel" must mean that there is a larger amount of Carbon in the mix than usual (which makes the substance more brittle).