Matalahiiliteräksellä

Matalahiiliteräksellä is a Finnish term referring to steel with a low carbon content. Generally, steels containing less than 0.25% carbon are classified as low-carbon steel. This type of steel is characterized by its ductility, malleability, and ease of welding and machining. Its low carbon content means it is not typically hardened by heat treatment, but rather through cold working processes like rolling or drawing.

Low-carbon steel, often referred to as mild steel, finds widespread application in various industries due to its affordability and versatility. It is commonly used in the construction of buildings, bridges, and vehicles. It serves as a base material for many metal products, including sheet metal for appliances, car bodies, and structural components. Its softness makes it ideal for applications where bending, shaping, and forming are required without the risk of fracture.

The production of matalahiiliteräksellä involves reducing the carbon content during the steelmaking process, often through methods like basic oxygen steelmaking or electric arc furnace refining. While it lacks the high strength and hardness of high-carbon steels, its widespread availability and ease of use make it an essential material in modern manufacturing and engineering. Its properties can be further enhanced through alloying with other elements, though the fundamental characteristic remains its low carbon concentration.