Mild Carbon Steel:Why this steel named “Mild”?
“Mild” Meaning:
1. Not Severe or harsh
2. Of weather: Not very cold and therefore peasant. “a mild climate”
3. Of feeling: not great or extreme, like slight. “mild amusement”
4. Of people or their behavior: gentle and kind;not usually getting angry or violent. “a mild woman”.
Why dose “mild” before ‘Steel”?
What’s your impression for Steel?
Steel: A Strong hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon.
In steel industry, “Mild” means: ” Soft,low carbon”. As Wikipedia explain :
Mild Carbon steel
Mild Carbon steel, also known as plain-carbon steel, is now the most common form of steel because its price is relatively low while it provides material properties that are acceptable for many applications. Low-carbon steel contains approximately 0.05–0.15% carbon making it malleable and ductile. Mild steel has a relatively low tensile strength, but it is cheap and easy to form; surface hardness can be increased.
It is often used when large quantities of steel are needed, for example as Hot rolled Steel. The density of mild steel is approximately 7.85 g/cm3 .
“Mild Seven”
Mild Seven, is the cigarette for women. It is soft, gentle and suitable for women smoking.
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