Properties of High Carbon Steel
High carbon steel contains approximately 0.60 to 1.00% carbon. These steels have much higher hardness compare with other grades, but ductility greately decreases.
Even though high carbon steel is not resistant to oxidation, it still corrodes much more slowly than low carbon steel.
High carbon steel is used in hardened and tempered conditions in those applications where wear characteristics and higher strengths are important.
BSS Spring Steel supplies high carbon steel in following grades:
1070 high carbon steel
AISI 1070 high carbon steel is tougher than ultra-high carbon steels like 1095 but still offers significant hardness. It is known for its good strength and wear resistance. 1070 steel properties make it ideal choice for applications requiring durability and a sharp edge.
BSS steel supplies CS70 steel as AISI 1070 equivalent.
1075 steel
AISI 1075 steel has a high carbon than AISI 1070 and this provides stronger hardness of 1075 high carbon steel. Compared to 1095, 1075 steel is less sensitive in heat treatment and has fewer micro cracks thus resulting in a stronger blade.
In spite 1075 steel properties have a good wear resistance, its high carbon content reduces its natural corrosion resistance. Therefore, 1075 steel doesn’t perform well in highly corrosive environments unless it’s coated or treated.
Common applications of carbon steel 1075: cutting and agricultural tools, automotive components.
BSS steel supplies C75 and CS80 as AISI 1075 equivalents.
1080 steel
AISI 1080 steel, a high-carbon steel, doesn’t have a single exact equivalent in other standardized steel grades. If you are interested in this steel, please follow the link to read more about 1080 carbon steel. We supply similar steels with comparable carbon content and properties AISI 1075 / C75, CS80, AISI 1084 / 80CrV2, AISI 1095 / CS95.
AISI 1075 is a carbon steel with slightly lower carbon content than 1080, offering a good balance of hardness and toughness.
AISI 1084 carbon steel contains 0.8% to 0.94% of carbon. 1080 vs 1084 steel typically contains less carbon (0.8% to 0.9%), and that is why 1084 carbon steel is preferable for the edge retention. Please follow the link to read about our 1084 high carbon steel.
AISI 1095 is a carbon steel with slightly higher carbon content than 1080, resulting in increased hardness and wear resistance. Please follow the link to read about our 1095 carbon steel.
1084 steel
1084 steel has a high carbon content of 0.80–0.93%. When annealed, 1084 carbon steel retains good ductility and is relatively easy to work with. However, after being hardened, it becomes more brittle, so tempering is often done to balance toughness with hardness.
It is ideal for tools and blades requiring hardness, durability, and wear resistance.
H2 – Main applications of 1084 steel are: cutting tools and knives, automotive parts.
BSS steel supplies 80CrV2 as AISI 1084 steel equivalent. We offer hardened and annealed steel in a range of sheet sizes from 2mm to 12mm thickness.
1095 steel
Steel comes in many varieties, each one with its own unique properties suited for different uses. The main difference between them is a carbon content that determines hardness and weldability. One of the hardest steels we supply is CS95 that is the equivalent to AISI 1095 high carbon steel.
Comparison between 1045 vs 1095 steel types of steels:
1045 steel offers a balance of strength and toughness
1095 steel provides excellent hardness and edge retention at the expense of some toughness.
A commonly used 1095 carbon steel has a wide range of applications due to the typical benefits of hardness and toughness:
Cutting tools
Antennas
Clock hands
Springs
High-wear components
This 1095 high-carbon steel is particularly favoured in knife making. Though it demands a heat treatment, 1095 high carbon steel is known for delivering consistent results and being easy to forge. Also, 1095 steel sharpens up very quickly and easy.
As with all high-carbon steels, 1095 is susceptible to rust and staining. Therefore, to prevent corrosion, a regular maintenance is essential. O1 tool steel vs 1095 steel has the same carbon content about 0.95%. However, O1 steel additionally includes alloying elements such as chromium and molybdenum, thus enhancing dimensional stability and wear/ corrosion resistance. In contrast, 1095 steel lacks these elements, making it more basic and cost-effective, but also more vulnerable to corrosion.
BSS steel supplies CS95 as AISI 1095 carbon steel equivalent. We offer CS95 in a range of sheet sizes from 0.1mm to 1.57mm thickness.
Our customers ask about our High Carbon Steel supply:
General use of High Carbon Steel in applications are where a high hardness required in a low thickness. As it has an extreme hardness and resistance to wear it is often used for cutting tools that retain their sharp edge, bridge suspension cables, springs and high-strength wires, hammers and screwdrivers.
Yes, we offer reliable international delivery to many countries. Please contact us +44 (0) 114 244 0527 ext 23 to discuss your requirements.
