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What is in Alloy Steels?

April 26, 2017Alloy Corrosion GAL galvanised galvanising steels strength

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What is in Alloy Steels?

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While there are hundreds of different types of special steels, there are generic chemistries that fit particular applications and these are useful in determining what is likely to happen when these steels are hot dip galvanised. The following list is a guide to the most prominent alloying elements likely to be in these special steels that will have an effect on their ability to be galvanised: Spring steels: These steels contain high levels of silicon which can be up to 2.0%. Tough steels: These steels contain high levels of manganese which may be over 1.0% Hard steels: These steels contain high levels of carbon which may be over 1.0% Free machining steels: These steels contain high levels of sulphur Electrical steels: These steels contain high levels of phosphorous. Stainless steels: These contain high levels of nickel and chrome.