SAE/AISI 1108 Carbon Steel (UNS G11080)

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SAE/AISI 1108 carbon steel offers excellent machinability and high ductility, making it a versatile choice for applications requiring ease of fabrication and flexibility. It contains sulfur to enhance machining performance, making it well-suited for components needing complex machining.

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Chemical Composition
ElementMinMax
Iron98.90%99.34%
Carbon0.08%0.13%
Manganese0.50%0.80%
Phosphorous——0.04%
Sulfur0.080.13%

The following table provides a list of SAE/AISI 1108 properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units.

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Table of SAE/AISI 1108 Properties
Physical Properties
Metric
Density7850 kg/m3
Mechanical PropertiesMetric
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)385 MPa
Tensile Strength (Yield)325 MPa
Young’s Modulus (E)190 - 210 GPa
Bulk Modulus (K)140 GPa
Shear Modulus (G)80 GPa
Elongation at Break20%
Reduction of Area50%
Poisson’s Ratio (ν)0.27 - 0.30
Brinell Hardness121
Thermal PropertiesMetric
Thermal Conductivity50 W/m·K
Specific Heat Capacity (Cp)470 J/kg·K
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (αL)1.2×10-5 1/°C
Electrical PropertiesMetric
Electrical Conductivity4.1×106 S/m
Electrical Resistivity2.4×10-7 Ω·m

The values in this table are approximate and can vary depending on various factors such as the specific manufacturing process and heat treatment applied to the alloy.

Advantages & Disadvantages of 1108 Carbon Steel

AdvantagesDisadvantages
High ductilityLow strength
Good machinabilityLow wear resistance
Cost-effective

Applications of 1108 Carbon Steel

SAE/AISI 1108 carbon steel is commonly used across various industries due to its unique properties. Key applications include:

  • Fasteners: Commonly used in the production of bolts, nuts, and other fastening components.
  • Machined components: Its sulfur content enhances machinability, making it ideal for parts requiring complex machining.
  • Automotive components: Widely utilized in manufacturing automotive parts, including camshafts, for its excellent machinability.
  • Hydraulic fittings: Its ductility makes it suitable for producing hydraulic fittings, which require good flexibility.
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