1018 Steel
1018 Steel
1018 is a normal stock item for GFM because of its versatility in industries like agriculture, automotive, construction, and fasteners. This low carbon grade of steel has good formability and weldability for this variety of applications. Typically, not utilized when excessive strength is required.
| Hot Rolled | Carbon (C) | Manganese (Mn) | Phosphorous (P) | Sulfur (S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.15 – 0.20 | 0.60 – 0.90 | 0.04 Max | 0.05 Max | |
| Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Elongation % | Reduction Area % | Hardness HBW |
| 58 ksi | 32 ksi | 25% | 50% | 116 HBW |
| Cold Drawn | Carbon (C) | Manganese (Mn) | Phosphorous (P) | Sulfur (S) |
| 0.15 – 0.20 | 0.60 – 0.90 | 0.04 Max | 0.05 Max | |
| Tensile Strength | Yield Strength | Elongation % | Reduction Area % | Hardness |
| 64 ksi | 54 ksi | 15% | 40% | 126 HBW |