1080 Steel

1080 Steel

1080 is a high carbon grade that has a high tensile strength but low ductility. Hardness and wear resistance promotes utilization in cutting tools, shafts, springs, and wire.

Hot Rolled Carbon (C) Manganese (Mn) Phosphorous (P) Sulfur (S)
0.75 - 0.88 0.60 – 0.90 0.04 Max 0.05 Max
Tensile Strength Yield Strength Elongation % Reduction Area % Hardness HBW
112 ksi 62 ksi 10% 25% 229 HBW
Cold Drawn Carbon (C) Manganese (Mn) Phosphorous (P) Sulfur (S)
0.75 - 0.88 0.60 – 0.90 0.04 Max 0.05 Max
Tensile Strength Yield Strength Elongation % Reduction Area % Hardness
98 ksi 75 ksi 10% 40% 192 HBW