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HARD-GRADE STEEL [1 record]

Record 1 2016-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Steel
DEF

A cast or forged steel containing more than 0.5% carbon.

OBS

As opposed to "low-carbon steel" or "mild steel."

OBS

high carbon steel: term officially approved by Canadian Pacific Ltd.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acier
DEF

Acier ayant une teneur moyenne en carbone et une résistance relativement forte, employé dans la fabrication de ressorts, marteaux, bandages.

CONT

Pour les aciers à haut carbone, le recuit nécessaire ne peut être effectué sur machine. Le traitement thermique se fait donc au four.

OBS

acier à forte teneur en carbone; acier à carbone élevé : termes uniformisés par Canadien Pacifique Ltée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Acero
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