Chemical Properties |
Description |
Material |
Structural steel |
Carbon (C) |
Determines strength and hardness |
Manganese (Mn) |
Enhances strength and workability |
Silicon (Si) |
Improves strength and resistance to corrosion |
Phosphorus (P) |
Influences strength and brittleness |
Sulfur (S) |
Affects machinability and weldability |