Depending on your project requirements, there are a variety of alloy steel grade options available. Most forging steels are treated with heat to improve strength and adaptability. In addition, there are various elements you can add to your carbon steel to produce the characteristics you desire.
- Nickel: Improves strength and increases corrosion resistance.
- Chromium: Increases strength by forming the second phase of carbides.
- Silicon, manganese and copper: Increase strength and improves extreme heat exposure.
- Silicon and nickel: Increase ductility and strength.
- Cobalt and nickel: Improve strength retention and ductility.
This is not a comprehensive list of elements added to alloy steels. Other features may be added based on the requirements of the project.