Steel Grades
Steel is a remarkably versatile construction material, and it is used for a lot of things, including buildings, railway lines, and the framework or support for large structures. The reason it is so versatile is its unique makeup, which allows it to be formed, using heat or cooling methods, into useful shapes. It is strong too, able to withstand extreme temperatures and winds. Steel is made of a combination of iron and carbon, but did you know there are more than 3,500 different grades of steel? The grade is determined by the amount of carbon, what other alloys the steel contains, and the way it has been processed. In this guide, we’ll go over some of the types and graded of steel you are most likely to come across, plus share with you the best way to buy and sell scrap metal steel. What are the four different types of steel? Steel is split into four groups: Carbon, Alloy, Stainless, and Tool. Then each of these types is also classified/graded to show what it contains and how ...