Question

Describe about the major categories of ferrous alloys.

Answer 1

Ferrous alloys contains major amount of iron in it.

The ferrous alloys are classified into these
According to the percentage of carbon available in the alloy:-
1) STEELS if the carbon percentage is up to 2.1%

2) CAST IRON if the carbon percentage is more than 2.1%

Steel classification:-
1)Plain Carbon steel
a) Mild steel if carbon less than 0.3%
b) Medium Carbon steel if carbon is in between 0.3 to 0.6 %
c) High Carbon steel if carbon is more than 0.6%

2) Alloy steel
a) HSLA steel
b) Tool steel
c) Stainless Steel