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AISI 1010 UNS G10100 Azom PDF
AISI 1010 UNS G10100 Azom PDF
AISI 1010 Carbon Steel (UNS G10100)
Written by AZoM Sep 21 2012
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Other Designations
Fabrication and Heat Treatment
Machinability
Forming
Welding
Heat treatment
Forging
Hot Working
Cold Working
Annealing
Tempering
Hardening
Applications
Introduction
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.
The following datasheet provides more details about AISI 1010 carbon steel.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of the AISI 1010 carbon steel.
Element Content (%)
Iron, Fe 99.189.62 %
Manganese, Mn 0.300.60 %
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Sulfur, S ≤0.050 %
Phosphorous, P ≤0.040 %
Carbon, C 0.0800.13 %
Physical Properties
The physical properties ofAISI 1010 carbon steel are outlined in the following table.
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of AISI 1010 cold drawn carbon steel are tabulated below.
Properties MetricImperial
365 52900
Tensile strength
MPa psi
305 44200
Yield strength (depending on temper)
MPa psi
190 27557
Elastic modulus 210 30458
Gpa ksi
140 20300
Bulk modulus (typical for steel)
GPa ksi
80.0 11600
Shear modulus (typical for steel)
GPa ksi
0.27 0.27
Poisson’s ratio
0.30 0.30
Elongation at break (in 50 mm) 20% 20%
Reduction of area 40% 40%
Hardness, Brinell 105 105
Hardness, Knoop (converted from Brinell hardness) 123 123
Hardness, Rockwell B (converted from Brinell hardness) 60 60
Hardness, Vickers (converted from Brinell hardness) 108 108
Machinability (based on AISI 1212 steel as 100 machinability. The
machinability of group I bar, rod, and wire products can be improved by 55 55
cold drawing)
Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of AISI 1010 carbon steel are tabulated below.
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Other Designations
Equivalent materials to AISI 1010 carbon steel are as follows.
Fabrication and Heat Treatment
Machinability
The machinability of AISI 1010 carbon steel, especially in the cold drawn or cold worked
state, is considered as fairly good.
Forming
AISI 1010 carbon steel has good formability and ductility, and can be easily formed using
conventional methods.
Welding
AISI 1010 carbon steel can be welded using all the conventional welding techniques.
Heat treatment
AISI 1010 carbon steel is mostly used in the annealed or case hardened condition.
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However, it can also be heat treated, quenched and tempered but the cost for performing
these processes are very high.
Forging
Forging can be performed on AISI 1010 carbon steel between 1260 and 982°C (2300 and
1800°F).
Hot Working
The hot working capacity of AISI 1010 carbon steel is between the ranges of 482 to 93°C
(900 to 200°F).
Cold Working
The cold working capacity of AISI 1010 carbon steel is good. In cases where severe cold
working is performed stress relief or full anneal has to be performed.
Annealing
A full anneal process can be performed for AISI 1010 carbon steel at 871 to 982°C (1600
to 1800°F), which is followed by slow cooling process in the furnace. A stress relief anneal
process can also be done at 538°C (1000°F) and then gradually cooled. AISI 1010 carbon
steel in the full annealed condition has a tensile strength of about 45 ksi.
Tempering
Tempering can be performed on AISI 1010 carbon steel, after hardening process is
completed, at 316 to 593°C (600 to 1100°F). This depends upon the strength level that is
required. When tempering is performed at 538°C (1000 F), the tensile strength will be
about 75 ksi.
Hardening
AISI 1010 carbon steel can be hardened by both cold working and heat treatment.
Applications
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AISI 1010 carbon steel is primarily used for applications such as cold headed fasteners
and bolts.
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