What is 1018 Steel? Composition, Properties, and Uses
May 9, 2025 | Types1018 steel is a mild, low-carbon steel with between 0.15-0.20% carbon content. The lower carbon content has a big impact […]
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What is Schedule 40 Pipe? Dimensions & Sizes
April 14, 2025 | TypesSchedule 40 pipe (or SCH 40 for short) is one of the most widely used steel pipes in the industry, […]
Steel Plate Basics: How They’re Made and How They’re Used
April 11, 2025 | TypesIn some of our other resources, we’ve discussed the basics of other structural shapes such as beams, pipes, angles, coils, […]
U.S. Steel & the Nippon Deal: Here’s What You Need to Know
April 2, 2025 | NewsThe U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel acquisition has become one of the most talked-about deals in the steel industry. Valued at $14.9 […]
Does Steel Rust? Understanding Corrosion & Prevention
April 1, 2025 | PropertiesTo put it most simply, yes, steel rusts, but the process and severity depend on the type of steel and […]
What is Tempered Steel? Benefits and Uses
March 31, 2025 | TypesTempered steel is a type of steel that has been heat-treated to improve its toughness and ductility while maintaining its […]
Iron vs. Steel: What’s the Difference (And Which One’s Stronger?)
March 13, 2025 | PropertiesIron and steel are closely related materials, with steel being an alloy derived from iron. This connection means they share […]
History of Steel Through the Ages: From Invention to Innovations
March 13, 2025 | HistoryThe history of steel stretches back thousands of years, evolving from early experiments with iron into one of the most […]
What’s the Difference Between Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals?
March 12, 2025 | PropertiesThe quickest way to tell ferrous metals from non-ferrous metals is by their iron content. Ferrous metals, like steel, are […]
Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids: How Are They Different?
March 11, 2025 | PropertiesThe differences between metals, nonmetals, and metalloids are based on their physical and chemical properties. In the periodic table, they […]