Vähäseoksiset

Vähäseoksiset is a Finnish term that translates to "low-alloy" in English. It refers to a category of steels that contain alloying elements in relatively small amounts, typically less than 5% by weight. These alloying elements are added to improve specific properties of the steel, such as strength, hardness, toughness, wear resistance, or corrosion resistance.

Common alloying elements found in vähäseoksiset steels include manganese, silicon, chromium, nickel, molybdenum, and vanadium. The precise composition and combination of these elements determine the final characteristics of the steel. For example, adding chromium can enhance corrosion resistance, while molybdenum can increase strength at elevated temperatures.

Vähäseoksiset steels are widely used across various industries due to their versatile properties and cost-effectiveness compared to high-alloy steels. They are found in applications such as structural components, automotive parts, tools, and machinery. The term vähäseoksiset distinguishes these steels from plain carbon steels, which contain only carbon as the primary alloying element, and from high-alloy steels, which have a much higher concentration of alloying elements. The controlled addition of small amounts of specific elements allows for tailored material properties without the significant cost increase associated with high-alloy materials.