AISI 1010 carbon steel is a plain carbon steel with 0.10% carbon content. This steel has relatively low strength but it can be quenched and tempered to increase strength.
1010 carbon steel Chemical Composition
| Element | Content (%) |
| Iron, Fe | 99.18-9.62 % |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.30-0.60 % |
| Sulfur, S | ≤0.050 % |
| Phosphorous, P | ≤0.040 % |
| Carbon, C | 0.080-0.13 % |
1010 carbon steel Physical Properties
| Properties | Metric | Imperial |
| Density | 7.87 g/cm3 | 0.284 lb/in³ |
Fabrication and Heat Treatment
1010 carbon steel Machinability
The machinability of AISI 1010 carbon steel, especially in the cold drawn or cold worked state, is considered as fairly good.
1010 carbon steel Forming
AISI 1010 carbon steel has good formability and ductility, and can be easily formed using conventional methods.
Welding 1010 carbon steel can be welded using all the conventional welding techniques.
1010 carbon steel Heat treatment
AISI 1010 carbon steel is mostly used in the annealed or case hardened condition. However, it can also be heat treated, quenched and tempered but the cost for performing these processes are very high.
