below 0.5%

below 1%

above 1%

above 2.2%

0.1 to 0.2%

0.25 to 0.5%

0.6 to 0.7%

0.7 to 0.9%

high resistance to rusting and corrosion

high ductility

ability of hold protective coating

uniform strength in all directions.

along the lines of slag distribution

perpendicular to lines of slag distribution

uniform in all directions

unpredictable

cast iron

mild steel

stainless steel

carbon-chrome steel