järnkolvstål
järnkolvstål is a Swedish term meaning iron piston steel. It refers to a class of steel historically used for making pistons and related engine components. The designation reflects its origin from iron-based materials that were strengthened through carbon addition and heat treatment to improve wear resistance and fatigue strength.
Composition and properties: järnkolvstål typically possessed a higher carbon content than common structural iron and underwent
Production and processing: In traditional Swedish practice, järnkolvstål could be produced by carburizing iron or low-alloy
History and usage: The term is associated with the era of steam power and early internal combustion
See also: steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, piston, engine components, carburizing.