Medium carbon steel refers to a range of carbon steels that have a carbon content between approximately 0.3% and 0.6%. This carbon content provides medium strength and hardness, making it suitable for a variety of applications.
Medium carbon steel exhibits a good balance of strength and toughness. It offers higher tensile and yield strength compared to low carbon steels, making it suitable for applications that require moderate strength. Medium carbon steel can be easily machined and formed. It responds well to various machining processes such as cutting, drilling, and shaping.