SAE/AISI 1110 Carbon Steel (UNS G11100)
SAE/AISI 1110 is a low-carbon steel that is commonly used in a variety of applications due to its good machinability, weldability, and formability. It is also relatively inexpensive to produce.
| Chemical Composition | ||
|---|---|---|
| Element | Min | Max |
| Iron | 99.10% | 99.62% |
| Carbon | 0.08% | 0.13% |
| Manganese | 0.30% | 0.60% |
| Phosphorous | 0.04% | |
| Sulfur | 0.08% | 0.13% |
The following table provides a list of SAE/AISI 1110 properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units.
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| Physical Properties | Metric |
|---|---|
| Density | 7700 - 8030 kg/m3 |
| Mechanical Properties | Metric |
| Young’s Modulus (E) | 190 - 210 GPa |
| Poisson’s Ratio (ν) | 0.27 - 0.30 |
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 1110 Carbon Steel
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| High Strength | Low Ductility |
| Good Machinability | Susceptible to Corrosion |
| Relatively inexpensive |
Applications of 1110 Carbon Steel
1110 carbon steel is commonly used in various industries. Some of the main applications of 1110 carbon steel are:
- Springs: 1110 carbon steel is commonly used to manufacture springs due to its high strength, durability, and ability to withstand repeated stress without deforming.
- Cutting tools: 1110 carbon steel is often used to make cutting tools such as knives, saw blades, and drill bits due to its excellent hardness and wear resistance.
- Railroad components: 1110 carbon steel is used to manufacture various components in the railroad industry, such as track spikes and railway bolts, due to its high strength and durability.
- Automotive components: 1110 carbon steel is commonly used in the automotive industry to make components such as gears, clutch parts, and bearings, due to its high strength and wear resistance.
- Industrial machinery: 1110 carbon steel is used in the production of various industrial machinery components such as gears and shafts, due to its high strength, toughness, and machinability.
- Construction: 1110 carbon steel is often used in construction applications such as reinforcing bars and structural components due to its high strength and durability.
- Tool and die making: 1110 carbon steel is commonly used in tool and die making to manufacture die blocks, punches, and cutting edges due to its high hardness and wear resistance.