July 2, 2025

I have know that the density of carbon steel generally lies between 7.75 and 8.05 g/cm³ (7 750–8 050 kg/m³), with the most typical value cited at 7.85 g/cm³ (7 850 kg/m³). 1. Introduction: Density Range and Significance I’ve worked with countless steel grades, and I can tell you: density isn’t just a number. It drives weight, strength, and cost. At room […]

I often find myself weighing material choices in design projects—carbon steel versus alloy steel, that is. Both have their merits. Both have drawbacks. Which one suits your application best? Let’s delve into the makeup, performance, cost, and real‐world use of each. 1. Composition & Microstructure In carbon steel, iron is the primary element, with carbon

Based on current market conditions, the cost of AISI 1095 high‑carbon steel ranges from approximately USD 0.50 to USD 0.60 per kilogram in China, to around USD 7.00 per kilogram in the United States, up to about USD 21.25 per kilogram in Europe, with India’s bulk import prices hovering near USD 0.65 per kilogram. For reliable procurement at competitive factory‑direct prices—and backed

1095 high‑carbon steel, when properly hardened and tempered, typically achieves a Rockwell C hardness (HRC) between 55 HRC and 62 HRC after quenching in oil from 800–830 °C (1472–1526 °F) and tempering between 150–200 °C (302–392 °F). In practical terms, this means that 1095 can strike an excellent balance between edge retention and toughness, making it a go‑to choice for knives,