Q195 Mild Steel Sheet

What is  Mild Steel Plate?

Mild steel is a type of carbon steel with a low amount of carbon – it is actually also known as “low carbon steel.” Although ranges vary depending on the source, the amount of carbon typically found in mild steel is 0.05% to 0.25% by weight, whereas higher carbon steels are typically described as having a carbon content from 0.30% to 2.0%. If any more carbon than that is added, the steel would be classified as cast iron.

Mild steel sheet metal is not an alloy steel and therefore does not contain large amounts of other elements besides iron; you will not find vast amounts of chromium, molybdenum, or other alloying elements in mild steel. Since its carbon and alloying element content are relatively low, there are several properties it has that differentiate it from higher carbon and alloy steels.

Less carbon means that mild steel is typically more ductile, machinable, and weldable than high carbon and other steels, however, it also means it is nearly impossible to harden and strengthen through heating and quenching. The low carbon content also means it has very little carbon and other alloying elements to block dislocations in its crystal structure, generally resulting in less tensile strength than high carbon and alloy steels. Mild steel also has a high amount iron and ferrite, making it magnetic.

The lack of alloying elements such as those found in stainless steels means that the iron in mild steel is subject to oxidation (rust) if not properly coated. But the negligible amount of alloying elements also helps mild steel to be relatively affordable when compared with other steels. It is the affordability, weldability, and machinability that make it such a popular choice of steel for consumers.

What is Q195 Ms Steel Sheet ?

Q195 steel is Chinese steel grade of carbon structural steel, “Q” stands for Yield Strength, “195” means the Yield Strength is 195 Mpa, and Tensile Strength is 315 – 430 Mpa, the data is tested based on 16mm diameter steel bar. Q195 material has high versatility, durability, and weldability, great weight, and processability, however low quality.

Chemical composition and mechanical properties Of Q195 steel 

Chemical composition of Q195 steel 

Physical properties of Q195 steel