Alloy steel

The Alloy steel that is alloyed with different elements which amounts between 1.0% and 50% by weight in order to  improve its mechanical properties.
               Alloy steels are made by combining carbon steel with one or several alloying elements, such as silicon, nickel, titanium, copper, chromium, manganese, and aluminum. These metals are added to manufacture specific properties that are not found in standard carbon steel. The elements are added in varying combinations making the material take on different aspects such as improved formability (ductility) increased hardness, increased corrosion resistance, increased strength and the weldability can also differ.
          The steel that is alloyed with different elements which amounts between 1.0% and 50% by weight in order to  improve its mechanical properties.  Alloy steels are made by combining carbon steel with one or several alloying elements, such as silicon, nickel, titanium, copper, chromium, manganese, and aluminum. These metals are added to manufacture specific properties that are not found in standard carbon steel. The elements are added in varying combinations making the material take on different aspects such as improved formability (ductility) increased hardness, increased corrosion resistance, increased strength and the weldability can also differ.
          The most important and desired changes in alloy steel are, Increased harden ability, Increased corrosion resistance, Retention of hardness and strength. Mostly all alloy steels require heat treatment in order to get their best properties