1006 is a wrought low-carbon (carbon ≤ 0.08%) non-alloy steel that is used in the as rolled, annealed, normalized, or cold worked condition. This steel is characterized by low strength, high ductility, excellent cold formability, and excellent weldability. Within the carbon range of this steel grade, both strength and hardness will increase with increase in carbon and with cold work. Such increases in strength are at the sacrifice of ductility or the ability to withstand cold deformation. 1006 is widely used for lightly stressed parts where cold formability or drawability is the primary requisite. In general, it is not intended for heat treatment after cold working. 1006 may, however, be used in the case hardened, nitrided, or nitrocarburized condition. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, microstructure, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: CS-267. Producer or source: Heat Treater's Guide.

1015, C15E, and C15R are wrought low-carbon (carbon equals 0.12 to 0.18 percent) non-alloy steels that are used in the as rolled, annealed, normalized, or cold worked condition. They are widely used for lightly and moderately stressed parts that require higher strength levels than can be achieved by the lower carbon grades, and also for applications where a combination of low-to-medium strength, excellent cold formability, and excellent weldability are required. These steels may also be used in the case hardened, nitrided, or nitrocarburized condition. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, microstructure, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: CS-266. Producer or source: Heat Treater’s Guide.

1010, C10E, and C10R are wrought low-carbon (carbon = 0.07–0.13%) non-alloy steels that are used in the as rolled, annealed, normalized, or cold worked condition. These steels are characterized by low strength, high ductility, excellent cold formability, and excellent weldability. Within the carbon range of these steel grades, strength and hardness will increase with increase in carbon content and with cold work. Such increases in strength are at the sacrifice of ductility or the ability to withstand cold deformation. 1010, C10E, and C10R are widely used for lightly stressed parts where cold formability is the primary requisite. They are less expensive than 1008 and can be used when the requirements for cold forming are less exacting. 1010, C10E, and C10R may also be used in the case hardened, nitrided, or nitrocarburized condition. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, microstructure, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: CS-265. Producer or source: Heat Treater's Guide.

1008 and C8C are wrought low-carbon (carbon ≤ 0.10%) non-alloy steels that are used in the as-rolled, annealed, normalized, or cold worked condition. These steels are characterized by low strength, high ductility, excellent cold formability, and excellent weldability. Within the carbon range of these steel grades, strength and hardness will increase with increase in carbon content and with cold work. Such increases in strength are at the sacrifice of ductility or the ability to withstand cold deformation. 1008 and C8C are widely used for lightly stressed parts where cold formability or drawability is the primary requirement. In general, they are not intended for heat treatment after cold working.1008 may, however, be used in the case hardened, nitrided, or nitrocarburized condition. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, microstructure, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: CS-264. Producer or source: Heat Treater's Guide.

1021, 1022, C20C, and C20GC are wrought low-carbon (carbon = 0.18–0.23%) non-alloy steels that are used in the as rolled, normalized, cold worked, or quenched and tempered condition. They are widely used for lightly and moderately stressed parts that require higher strength levels than can be achieved by the lower carbon grades, and also for applications where a combination of low-to-moderate strength, good ductility, good cold formability, and good weldability are required. 1021 and 1022 may also be used in the case hardened, nitrided, or nitrocarburized condition. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, microstructure, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: CS-263. Producer or source: Heat Treater's Guide.

1018, 1019, and C17 are wrought low-carbon (carbon = 0.15–0.20%) non-alloy steels that are used in the as rolled, normalized, or cold worked condition. They are widely used for lightly and moderately stressed parts that require higher strength levels than can be achieved by the lower carbon grades, and also for applications where a combination of low-to-medium strength, good cold formability, and excellent weldability are required. These steels may also be used in the case hardened, nitrided, or nitrocarburized condition. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, microstructure, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: CS-261. Producer or source: Heat Treater's Guide.

1020, C20E2C, and C22 are wrought low-carbon (carbon = 0.17–0.24%) non-alloy steels that are used in the as rolled, normalized, cold worked condition, or quenched and tempered condition. They are widely used for lightly and moderately stressed parts that require higher strength levels than can be achieved by the lower carbon grades, and also for applications where a combination of low-to-medium strength, good cold formability, and excellent weldability are required. These steels may also be used in the case hardened, nitrided, or nitrocarburized condition. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, microstructure, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: CS-262. Producer or source: Heat Treater's Guide.

1029 is a wrought low-carbon (carbon = 0.25–0.31%) non-alloy steel that is used in the normalized, cold worked, or quenched and tempered condition. 1029 may also be nitrided or nitrocarburized. This steel is widely used for small, moderately stressed parts that require higher strength levels than can be achieved by the lower carbon grades, and also for applications where a combination of moderate strength and good toughness is required. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: CS-260. Producer or source: Heat Treater's Guide.

1055, C55, C55E, and C55R are wrought medium-carbon (carbon = 0.50–0.60%) non-alloy steels that are used in the normalized, cold worked, quenched and tempered, or austempered condition. 1055, C55E, and C55R may also be flame or induction hardened, nitrided, or nitrocarburized. These steels are widely used for moderately and highly stressed parts that require higher strength levels than can be achieved by the lower carbon grades, and where the expense of an alloy steel is not justified. They are also used for applications where the higher carbon is needed to improve wear characteristics. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: CS-258. Producer or source: Heat Treater's Guide.

1059, 1060, C60, C60E, and C60R are wrought high-carbon (carbon = 0.55–0.65%) non-alloy steels that are used in the normalized, cold worked, quenched and tempered, or austempered condition. 1059, 1060, C60E, and C60R may also be flame or induction hardened, nitrided, or nitrocarburized. These steels are widely used for moderately and highly stressed parts that require higher strength levels than can be achieved by the lower carbon grades, and where the expense of an alloy steel is not justified. They are also used for applications where the higher carbon is needed to improve wear characteristics. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: CS-259. Producer or source: Heat Treater's Guide.

1044 is a wrought medium-carbon (carbon = 0.43–0.50%) non-alloy steel that has a lower manganese content (manganese = 0.30-0.60%) than 1045 (manganese = 0.60-0.90%). It is used in the hot rolled, normalized, cold worked, or quenched and tempered condition. This steel may also be flame or induction hardened, nitrided, or nitrocarburized. 1044 is widely used for moderately and highly stressed parts that require higher strength levels than can be achieved by the lower carbon grades. Owing to its low hardenability, its use in the quench hardened and tempered condition is not recommended for large sizes. This steel is often selected in preference to 1045 for surface hardening by flame or induction, because the lower manganese content of 1044 decreases hardenability and susceptibility to quench cracking. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: CS-256. Producer or source: Heat Treater's Guide.

1049 is a wrought medium-carbon (carbon = 0.46-0.53%) non-alloy steel that is used in the normalized, cold worked, or quenched and tempered condition. 1049 may also be flame or induction hardened, nitrided, or nitrocarburized. This steel is widely used for moderately and highly stressed parts that require higher strength levels than can be achieved by the lower carbon grades, and where the expense of an alloy steel is not justified. Owing to its low hardenability, its use in the quench hardened and tempered condition is not recommended for large sizes, as the improvement in mechanical properties over the normalized condition is insufficient to justify the additional cost of heat treatment. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: CS-257. Producer or source: Heat Treater’s Guide.

1026 is a wrought low-carbon (carbon = 0.22-0.28%) non-alloy steel that has a higher manganese content (manganese = 0.60-0.90%) than 1025 (manganese = 0.30-0.60%). It is used in the normalized, cold worked, or quenched and tempered condition. 1026 may also be nitrided or nitrocarburized. This steel is widely used for small, moderately stressed parts that require higher strength levels than can be achieved by the lower carbon grades, and also for applications that require a combination of moderate strength, high toughness, and good fabrication characteristics. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: CS-255. Producer or source: Heat Treater's Guide.

1042 and 1043 are wrought medium-carbon (carbon = 0.40-0.47%) non-alloy steels that are used in the normalizied, cold worked, or quenched and tempered condition. 1042 and 1043 may also be flame or induction hardened, nitrided, or nitrocarburized. These steels are widely used for moderately and highly stressed parts that require higher strength levels than can be achieved by the lower carbon grades, and where the expense of an alloy steel is not justified. Owing to their low hardenability their use in the quench and tempered condition is not recommended for large sizes, as the improvement in mechanical properties over the normalized condition is insufficient to justify the additional cost of heat treatment. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: CS-254. Producer or source: Heat Treater's Guide.

1033 is a wrought medium-carbon (carbon = 0.30–0.36%) non-alloy steel that is used in the normalized, cold worked, or quenched and tempered condition. 1033 may also be flame or induction hardened, nitrided, or nitrocarburized. This steel is widely used for small, oderately stressed parts that require higher strength levels than can be achieved by the lower carbon grades, and also for applications where a combination of moderate strength and good toughness is required. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, and hardness. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: CS-253. Producer or source: Heat Treater's Guide.

1025, C25, C25E, and C25R are wrought low-carbon (carbon = 0.22–0.29%) non-alloy steels that are used in the normalized, cold worked, or quenched and tempered condition. 1025, C25E, and C25R may also be nitrided or nitrocarburized. These steels are widely used for small, moderately stressed parts that require higher strength levels than can be achieved by the lower carbon grades, and also for applications that require a combination of moderate strength, high toughness, and good fabrication characteristics. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: CS-252. Producer or source: Heat Treater's Guide.

1038 and 1038H are wrought medium-carbon (carbon = 0.34–0.43%) non-alloy steels that are used in the normalized, cold worked, or quenched and tempered condition. 1038 and 1038H may also be flame or induction hardened, nitrided, or nitrocarburized. These steels are widely used for moderately and highly stressed parts that require higher strength levels than can be achieved by the lower carbon grades, and where the expense of an alloy steel is not justified. Owing to their low hardenability, their use in the quench and tempered condition is not recommended for large sizes, as the improvement in mechanical properties over the normalized condition is insufficient to justify the additional cost of heat treatment. 1038 and 1038H are among the most widely used steels for threaded fasteners. Their popularity stems from their excellent cold-heading properties, low cost, and wide availability. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: CS-251. Producer or source: Heat Treater's Guide.

1034, 1035, 1037, C35, C35E, and C35R are wrought medium-carbon (carbon = 0.32–0.39%) non-alloy steels that are used in the normalized, cold worked, or quenched and tempered condition. 1034, 1035, 1037, C35E, and C35R may also be flame or induction hardened, nitrided, or nitrocarburized. These steels are widely used for small, moderately stressed parts that require higher strength levels than can be achieved by the lower carbon grades, and also for applications where a combination of moderate strength and good toughness is required. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: CS-250. Producer or source: Heat Treater's Guide.

1030, C30, C30E, and C30R are wrought medium-carbon (carbon = 0.27–0.34%) non-alloy steels that are used in the normalized, cold worked, or quenched and tempered condition. 1030, C30E, and C30R may also be flame or induction hardened, nitrided, or nitrocarburized. These steels are widely used for small, moderately stressed parts that require higher strength levels than can be achieved by the lower carbon grades, They are also used for applications where a combination of moderate strength and good toughness is required. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: CS-249. Producer or source: Heat Treater's Guide.

1039, 1040, C40, C40E, and C40R are wrought medium-carbon (carbon = 0.37–0.44%) non-alloy steels that are used in the normalized, cold worked, or quenched and tempered condition. 1039, 1040, C40E, and C40R may also be flame or induction hardened, nitrided, or nitrocarburized. These steels are widely used for moderately and highly stressed parts that require higher strength levels than can be achieved by the lower carbon grades, and where the expense of an alloy steel is not justified. Owing to their low hardenability their use in the quench and tempered condition is not recommended for large sizes, as the improvement in mechanical properties over the normalized condition is insufficient to justify the additional cost of heat treatment. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on forming and heat treating. Filing Code: CS-246. Producer or source: Heat Treater's Guide.