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Mild Steel For Household and Industrial Application

The mild steel pipes contains very less quantity of carbon. The carbon content in mild steel is 0.18% or less in some cases. Carbon is the hardening component in steel and due to less carbon content, the mild steel pipe is relatively softer and can be molded easily. It can be easily fabricated and also affordable than the rest metals. The life expectancy is shorter than the hard steel but with proper care it can last for 60 to 100 years. It should be protected from rusting.

The mild steel pipe is generally coated with copper to resist corrosion. It is used for drinking water supply in houses, the clorination restricts the corrosion on the wall of the pipe. It is mostly used in domestic general applications. Many home appliances are made from mild steel. The usages broadens to making of ship sides to low carbon steel wire and tin plates. The common home appliances made of mild steel are - cutlery, pens, file cabinets, decorative items etc. Believe it or not, even mild steel is used for making bullets. The yield points of the mild steel can resist the bullet heat caused due to high speed and friction.

Mild steel is relatively cheaper than the hard steel and is preffered by manufacturers for making industrial use products. Some of the products frequently used in various indutries are - steel structural plates, forgings, stampings etc. Also it is used for transmitting substances such as gas and oil.