steel




an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range


Type of:
  • alloy; metal

Types:
  • alloy steel
  • austenitic steel
  • case-hardened steel
  • carbon steel
  • crucible steel
  • Damascus steel; Damask steel
  • chisel steel
  • hard steel
  • medium steel
  • mild steel; low-carbon steel; soft-cast steel
  • quenched steel
  • structural steel


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