Different Types of Steel

Different types of steel

It can be difficult to know about all of the different types of steel. According to the world steel Association there are over 3500 different grades of steel. For your construction project you will most likely need a certain grade of steel or a certain quality of steel in order to pass inspection. Wasatch steel Utah has a wide variety of steel products and different grades of steel they can help you complete your construction project or manufacturing project to spec.

Most steel products will come with information on the type of steel or grade of steel that the product is composed of. Steel is basically composed of iron and carbon and it is the mixture or amount of carbon as well as the amount of impurities and other alloying elements that works to determine the grade of steel.

The Main Types of Steel Include:

Carbon Steels: these are the most common types of steel and this is about 90% of the total steel production in the entire world. Carbon steel is categorized by the amount of carbon that it contains and depending on the carbon content it will be used in different steel products.

Stainless Steels: stainless steel will contain 10 to 20% chromium which helps this type of steel to resist rust and corrosion. By using stainless steel in construction and steel products you can work to reduce the amount of rust that your products will experience. stainless steel is also divided into groups based off of the quality of the crystalline structure that the steel has. It has application in steel products such as kitchen utensils, surgical equipment and more.

Alloy Steels: this type of steel uses a variety of different alloying elements to change the property of the steel. Alloy steel is changed in order to make it stronger, more resistant to corrosion and to get more properties out of the steel. Alloy steels are usually used in heavy components such as pipelines, motors, power generators and more.

Tool Steels: tool steels are made using components such as tungsten, cobalt and vanadium to name a few, these steels become much more resistant to heat and much more durable making them ideal for making tools which are used in cutting and drilling applications.

Wasatch Steel Utah Carries a number of steel products vary in the type of steel and grade of steel. Should you have any questions about any of our products or the type of steel or grade of steel that is used in each one of our products you can consult our website or speak to a customer service representative. We are committed to delivering products which can help you complete your project or products to spec. We will do custom orders if there is a need for a specific grade or type of steel to be used in your product, and we are committed to the highest quality customer service. We have knowledgeable operators and customer service representatives standing by so do not hesitate to contact Wasatch Steel Utah today.