Metalssteel

Carbon Steel

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

Properties

Family
Metals
Category
steel
Density
7.85 g/cm³ · 7850 kg/m³
Typical property classes
4.8, 5.8, 8.8, 10.9, 12.9

Applicationswhere carbon steel is normally specified

General fasteningAutomotiveMachineryStructural steelwork

Property classesstrength classes used with carbon steel

All classes
Property Class 4.8Property Class 5.8Property Class 8.8SAE J429 Grade 2SAE J429 Grade 5

Practical notes

  • Poor corrosion resistance unprotected
  • Not recommended outdoors without coating

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DIN 912DIN 933DIN 931DIN 934DIN 985ISO 4762