Mild steel is a grade of carbon steel, which are metals that primarily contain carbon and iron. They have an exceptional ductility and are used for pipelines that transport oil, gas, or water. Even without combustion, it is remarkably strong and its strength makes ideal for so many uses. Another name for mild steel is low-carbon
It is also very reactive and will readily revert back to rust in the presence of water, oxygen and ions. An average mild steel will last between a period of 5-8 years since all conditions are different but, depending on the thickness of the material used
Advantages of of mild steel ;
- it can be bent, cut and twisted to create the desired shape. Easier than other metals.
- It is also an ideal mechanical property as it may be less hard than its counterparts with its lower carbon content.
- But this allows them to offer improved malleability, as they are less brittle and less likely to fracture under pressure.
- It is cost-effective as it is one of the least expensive of all steel grades. The reason it’s priced much lower than other forms of steel is its relatively low carbon content. So when working on a more limited budget, mild steel may just be the right choice for you.
- Ductility measures a metal’s ability to be plastically deformed through elongation techniques. In this regards mild steel is one of the most ductile metals you can use for your project. It can bend easily and stretch without permanently deforming, even when a relatively large force is applied to it.
- One of the biggest advantages that mild steel products offer is their weld ability. Unlike other grades of carbon steel, mild steel can be welded easily because of their steel composition.
Compared to other grades of carbon steel (and other steel types), mild steel is one of the lighter metals you can use. This is because the carbon content in these metals is the main influencing factor for their overall weight. Despite its lighter weight, it still has an impressive strength-to-weight ratio, It’s a durable and hard metal. This makes it reliable steel for producing metal products and a much easier material to work with during the manufacturing process. Mild steel is also not suitable for high heat treatment to improve properties.
Most common applications of mild steel
Being one of the most vesertile metals,its applications are quite varied.
Mild steel is commonly used widely in the construction of roads, railways, other infrastructures, signs, fencing, nails, wire, decorations, automobiles, furniture, appliances, radiators
