Definition of carbon steel
: a strong hard steel that derives its physical properties from the presence of carbon and is used in hand tools and kitchen utensils
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The carbon steel outer wall, however, is only designed to hold gas chilled to minus 25 degrees, according to the order.
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Our senior designer Alaina Sullivan keeps a super sharp Opinel N°7 carbon steel pocket knife on hand for cutting into citrus or apples.
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Metals, Minerals and Ores As part of the new structure, this business segment combines Noble’s metals, carbon steel materials and logistics units.
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That section of pipe has been replaced with ductile carbon steel piping.
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First Known Use of carbon steel
1856
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