AISI 1045 Carbon Steel

Carbon Steel

Basic Information

Category:Carbon Steel
Material Type:alloy
Alternative Names:
1045C1045SAE 1045
Tags:
medium-carbonheat-treatablehigh-strength

Composition & Structure

Composition:Fe-0.45C-0.75Mn-0.04P-0.05S
Microstructure:Ferrite and pearlite (annealed), martensite (quenched)

Description

Medium carbon steel with good strength and hardness. Can be heat treated for improved mechanical properties.