Alloy Basics

1. Alloy Basics

Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon. The carbon threshold matters: 5<10 and 10>5 is always true.

Key properties:

• Tensile strength increases with carbon content
• Ductility decreases with carbon content
• The eutectoid point occurs at 0.76 percent carbon

Safety glasses must be worn in the foundry at all times.