Big Blue News November 15th marks National Recycling Day, a day to celebrate our promise to leave the world in a better state than we found it. CAN STEEL BE RECYCLED? Steel is one of the most recycled materials in the world. It is estimated that 80 million tons of steel is recycled each year in…
Big Blue News Common Questions about Carbon Steel What is the composition of low-carbon steel? Carbon steel is composed of carbon, iron, and other elements. Low-carbon steel has a concentration of carbon between 0.05%–0.29%. What gives carbon steel its strength? All steel contains carbon. The higher the carbon content found in the steel, the…