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unusual facts about carbon steel



Calvert, Alabama

German technology conglomerate ThyssenKrupp broke ground on a US$4.65 billion stainless and carbon steel processing facility in Calvert in 2007, which is projected to employ 2,700.

Colt Police Positive Special

Produced with fine carbon steel, the Positive Special featured Colt’s characteristic highly polished surfaces and was available with Colt's signature bright royal blued finish as well as a nickel plated veneer.

Grease duct

Field fabricated is typically made from 16 gauge carbon steel, all welded, per local codes, which is then externally treated with fireproofing.


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Fluorinated ethylene propylene

The use of a PFA liner allows to replace expensive metals and alloys like Inconel or Hastelloy with lined carbon steel or lined FRP.