Adding C to the steel casting process is a common way we cast. When the C content is less than 2%, we call it cast steel; when it is higher than 2%, we call it C steel. However, C itself does not have strength and hardness. However, as Fe(3)C, the iron carbide in the solid solution, C is the primary controlling element for strength and hardness.
The leading role of C:
In stainless steel casting, as the C content increases, it increases the strength, hardness, and hardenability of the steel. However, it reduces plasticity, toughness, and magnetic and electrical properties. The combination of C and certain alloying elements in steel forms various carbides, which have different effects on the properties of steel.
C content in some steel casting ranges: C steel 0.03 ~ 1.04%, high-speed tool steel 0.75 ~ 1.60%, hot work tool steel 0.22 ~ 0.70%, cold work tool steel 0.45 ~ 2.85%.
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