MicroFabrication

Chemical Properties

The chemical properties of 1008 and 1010 steel are the following.

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Carbon, C0.10% Max0.08-0.13%
Manganese, Mn0.30-0.50%0.30-0.60%
Sulfur, S0.050%0.050%
Phosphorus, P0.040%0.040%

Mechanical Properties

The following are the mechanical properties for both cold drawn and hot rolled 1008 and 1010 steel.

Cold Drawn

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Tensile Strength49,000 psi53,000 psi
Yield Strength41,500 psi44,000 psi
Elongation (2″)20%20%
Reduction in Area45%40%
Brinell Hardness95105

Hot Rolled

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Tensile Strength44,000 psi47,000 psi
Yield Strength24,500 psi26,000 psi
Elongation (2″)30%28%
Reduction in Area55%50%
Brinell Hardness8695

The average machinability rating percentage based on SAE1212 as 100% for 1008 cold drawn and 1010 cold drawn:

1008 – 55%

1010 – 55%