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SAE 1010 Carbon Steel. Source-scoped engineering data is shown with its reported limits and conditions. Unreported properties are not inferred.
Source-backed commercial trade name and short designations cataloged in canonical data.
Standard Designations & Applicable Specifications — Semantically classified designations distinguishing primary standard identifiers, commercial trade names, and applicable specification references.
| System | Identifier | Standard System Name | Classification Notes & Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAEPRIMARY | 1010 | SAE | —Ref: Practical Data for Metallurgists, 19th edition |
| AISI | 1010 | AISI | —Ref: Practical Data for Metallurgists, 19th edition |
| Standards Body | Specification Code | Specification Title / Scope | Relationship Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAE | SAE 1010 Carbon Steel Engineering Datasheet | Applicable specification reference. | Specification Reference |
Chemical Composition (Weight %) — Elemental limits and values from the cited source. Preserves exact semantic limits (minimums, maximums, and ranges).
| Element | Symbol | Atomic No. | Semantic Basis | Specified Value | Unit | Metallurgical Notes & Qualification | Data Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon | C | 6 | RANGE | 0.08 – 0.13 | wt% | Source cell: .08/.13. Scope: p4, SAE 1010.Ref: Metallus | VERIFIED |
| Manganese | Mn | 25 | RANGE | 0.30 – 0.60 | wt% | Source cell: .30/.60. Scope: p4, SAE 1010.Ref: Metallus | VERIFIED |
| Phosphorus | P | 15 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.04 | wt% | Source cell: .040max. Scope: p4, SAE 1010.Ref: Metallus | VERIFIED |
| Sulfur | S | 16 | MAXIMUM | ≤ 0.05 | wt% | Source cell: .050max. Scope: p4, SAE 1010.Ref: Metallus | VERIFIED |
Source-specific physical properties. Test temperatures are shown only where reported.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 7.87 g/cm³ | TYPICAL | 7.87 g/cm3 | Metallus | VERIFIED | |
| Elastic Modulus | 205 GPa | TYPICAL | 205 GPa | Metallus | VERIFIED | |
| Poisson's Ratio | 0.29 dimensionless | TYPICAL | 0.29 dimensionless | Metallus | VERIFIED |
Phase change temperatures, thermal conductivity, specific heat, mean coefficients of thermal expansion across standardized temperature ranges, and recommended thermal processing windows.
| Property Parameter | Canonical SI Value | Semantic Basis | Test Temperature / Context Range | Source Raw Reference | Source Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Heat Capacity | 486 J/(kg·K) | TYPICAL | 486 J/(kg·K) | Metallus | VERIFIED | |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 11.7 µm/(m·K) | TYPICAL | Test Temp: 100 °C | 11.7 10^-6/K | Metallus | VERIFIED |
| Thermal Conductivity | 51.9 W/(m·K) | TYPICAL | Test Temp: 100 °C | 51.9 W/(m·K) | Metallus | VERIFIED |
Contextual Mechanical Properties & Tempers: Engineering strength, ductility, and hardness values grouped by product form, temper, and section thickness. Mechanical properties are contextual and not isotropic averages.
| Product Form | Temper / Condition | Section Size | Tensile (UTS) | Yield Strength | Elongation | Shear Strength | Fatigue Strength | Hardness (Scales Preserved) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar | Hot rolled (estimated minimum)Source values and qualifiersTensile Strength: ≥ 324.1 MPa (MINIMUM)Producer estimated minimum, not a certified or guaranteed specification limit. Section size and test temperature are not stated.Metallus — p118, SAE and AISI 1010 Yield Strength: ≥ 179.3 MPa (MINIMUM)Producer estimated minimum, not a certified or guaranteed specification limit. Section size and test temperature are not stated.Metallus — p118, SAE and AISI 1010 Elongation: ≥ 28 % (MINIMUM)Producer estimated minimum, not a certified or guaranteed specification limit. Section size and test temperature are not stated. Elongation gauge length: 2 in.Metallus — p118, SAE and AISI 1010 Reduction Of Area: ≥ 50 % (MINIMUM)Producer estimated minimum, not a certified or guaranteed specification limit. Section size and test temperature are not stated.Metallus — p118, SAE and AISI 1010 HB Hardness: ≥ 95 HB (MINIMUM)Producer estimated minimum, not a certified or guaranteed specification limit. Section size and test temperature are not stated.Metallus — p118, SAE and AISI 1010 | — | ≥ 324.1 MPa | ≥ 179.3 MPa | ≥ 28 % | — | — | ≥ 95 HB | VERIFIED |
By Mat Grades Editorial Desk · Updated 2026-11-14. Use alongside the specified product standard and supplier certificate.
For SAE 1010 Carbon Steel, a qualified cutting-speed or tool-life recommendation is not supplied in the available record. A relevant hardness example is HB Hardness: minimum 95 HB (minimum; Hot rolled (estimated minimum), Bar). Use that supplied condition for a trial of the difficult feature. Record tool changes, burr removal, unclamped dimensions and accepted parts per hour. Relative machinability ratings from different reference scales should not be compared as if they were one common test.
No qualified weld procedure, filler selection or preheat/interpass schedule is established by this material record. Obtain a procedure for the actual joint, supplied condition and section rather than copying one from a nearby grade. The first cataloged strength example is Tensile Strength: minimum 324.1 MPa (minimum; Hot rolled (estimated minimum), Bar). Assess the final part after joining or thermal processing. Include distortion, cleanup and inspection in the quotation. A material designation or favorable process rating is a starting point for qualification, not evidence that an untested joint meets the drawing.
Plan corrosion protection and inspect how the finish affects threads, bearing fits and repaired surfaces. A steel strength value does not establish corrosion life. Where cyclic load or impact matters, retain the surface condition and the required toughness evidence with the material decision. The recorded thermal example is Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: 11.7 µm/(m·K) (typical; ; test temperature 100 °C). State the exposure and inspection access in the design record so that a change of installation or cleaning method triggers a review. The selected composition entries are C 0.08–0.13 wt%, Mn 0.3–0.6 wt%, P maximum 0.04 wt%. Chemistry documents identity; it does not establish fluid compatibility.
Use SAE 1010, AISI 1010, SPECIFICATION SAE 1010 Carbon Steel Engineering Datasheet to identify the candidate, then specify the product form and delivered condition separately. A specific component application is not asserted where the source record does not provide one. The listed forms include Bar; confirm the actual stock offered by the supplier. Compare the complete route through machining, joining, finish and inspection. Keep the certificate, required test location and acceptance criteria with the first-article record. A later change of grade, condition or source should be assessed against that same requirement.
Technical references: Metallus
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