steel

Carbon Steel

The default structural fastener material. Low cost, high strength, normally supplied zinc plated or black oxide to slow corrosion.

Properties

Category
steel
Density
7.85 g/cm³
Typical property classes
4.8, 5.8, 8.8, 10.9, 12.9

Practical notes

  • Poor corrosion resistance unprotected
  • Not recommended outdoors without coating

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