Low carbon steel is primarily used in applications where its ease of handling and formability are advantageous. Based on its properties of containing less carbon than other steels, being easier to cold-form, and easier to handle, typical applications include:
- Car parts: Utilized in various components due to its malleability and cost-effectiveness.
- Pipes: Commonly used for making pipes in different industries.
- Construction: Applied in structural elements and various building components.
- Food cans: Its ease of forming makes it suitable for manufacturing packaging like food cans.
Low carbon steel's reduced carbon content makes it less brittle and more ductile compared to higher carbon steels, facilitating processes like stamping and bending without fracturing. This characteristic is particularly beneficial for mass production items found in the listed applications.
