AISI 1013 Carbon Steel Wire

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AISI 1013 Carbon Steel Composition Spec Product Information -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ## **Product Specification: AISI 1013 Low Carbon Steel** ### **Product Designation** * **Standard Name:** AISI 1013 / SAE 1013 * **UNS Number:** G10130 * **Type:** Low Carbon, Non-Alloy (Plain) Carbon Steel * **Common Forms:** Hot-rolled or cold-drawn bar, wire, rod, and occasionally sheet. * **Key Feature:** A transitional grade with carbon content between the highly formable 1010-1012 series and the higher-strength 1015-1018 series, offering a balance of moderate strength and good manufacturability. ### **Overview** AISI 1013 is a standard low-carbon steel that serves as a bridge between the lower and mid-range carbon grades in the 10xx series. Its defining characteristic is a carbon content of 0.11-0.16%, which provides a **modest but meaningful increase in strength and hardness over 1010 and 1012**, while still maintaining good ductility, weldability, and formability. It is a general-purpose, cost-effective steel often used in applications where a slight upgrade in mechanical performance is needed without transitioning to the more common 1015 or 1018 grades. It is not typically specified for specialized forming or heat treatment. --- ### **1. Chemical Composition (Specification by Weight %, AISI/SAE)** The composition is simple, with carbon as the primary differentiating element from other 10xx grades. | Element | Content (%) | Role & Effect | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Carbon (C)** | 0.11 - 0.16 | **Primary strengthening element.** This range provides a clear step up in as-rolled strength and hardness compared to 1012, and contributes to better machinability than lower-carbon steels. It approaches but does not reach the level of 1015. | | **Manganese (Mn)** | 0.50 - 0.80 | Higher manganese range than 1010/1012. This significantly boosts hardenability and solid solution strengthening, contributing to better response to case hardening and higher achievable strength. | | **Phosphorus (P)** | 0.040 max | Impurity; kept low for formability. | | **Sulfur (S)** | 0.050 max | Impurity; standard level. | | **Silicon (Si)** | * | Typically low; varies with deoxidation practice (rimmed, capped, or killed). | | **Iron (Fe)** | Balance | Primary constituent. | **Note:** The combination of increased carbon and manganese makes 1013 notably **stronger and more responsive to cold working** than 1012. --- ### **2. Physical & Mechanical Properties (Typical, As-Hot-Rolled)** **A. Physical Properties** * **Density:** 7.87 g/cm³ * **Elastic Modulus (E):** 200 GPa (29,000 ksi) * **Thermal Conductivity:** ~59.5 W/m·K * **Magnetic Properties:** Ferromagnetic. **B. Mechanical Properties (Typical, Hot-Rolled Condition)** *Properties vary with section size and processing.* * **Yield Strength (0.2% Offset):** 310 - 415 MPa (45 - 60 ksi) * **Tensile Strength:** 450 - 550 MPa (65 - 80 ksi) * **Elongation in 50 mm:** 20% - 28% * **Hardness (Brinell):** 125 - 170 HB * **Machinability:** **Good.** Better than lower-carbon grades due to less gumminess; comparable to 1015. * **Hardenability:** **Low, but improved over 1010/1012.** Still considered a shallow-hardening steel. It can be **effectively case hardened (carburized or carbonitrided)** to create a wear-resistant surface. * **Weldability:** **Excellent.** No pre-heat required for most welding processes. The heat-affected zone (HAZ) has low hardenability, minimizing risk of cold cracking. * **Formability:** Fair to good for bending and moderate forming. --- ### **3. Product Applications** AISI 1013 is used in general mechanical applications that benefit from its slightly elevated strength and good manufacturability. * **General Machined Parts:** Components requiring better strength than 1012, such as brackets, levers, and simple shafts. * **Cold-Headed & Forged Fasteners:** Bolts, screws, and rivets where the higher manganese aids in work hardening during forming. * **Automotive Non-Critical Components:** Various pins, brackets, and linkage parts in chassis and interior systems. * **Case Hardened Parts:** Components like simple gears, cam followers, or wear plates that are carburized to improve surface durability without requiring a high-core strength steel like 8620. * **General Fabrication:** Structural parts, frames, and supports where a strength upgrade over 1010 is beneficial. --- ### **4. International Standards & Designations** AISI 1013 is a specific SAE grade. International equivalents often target a similar property profile rather than an exact chemical match. | Standard System | Equivalent / Comparable Grade | Notes / Key Comparison | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **SAE / AISI (USA)** | **SAE 1013** | The defining specification. | | **UNS (USA)** | **G10130** | Unified Numbering System. | | **ASTM (USA)** | **ASTM A29 / A108** (for bars), **A510** (for wire) | Often supplied under these general material specifications. | | **DIN / EN (Germany/EU)** | **C15E (1.1141), S235JR (1.0038)** | **C15E** is a quality steel with ~0.15% C for heat treatment. **S235JR** is a common structural steel with similar minimum yield strength. | | **JIS (Japan)** | **S15C** | The Japanese equivalent for steel bars with 0.13-0.18% C is **S15C** (JIS G4051). | | **GB (China)** | **15** | Chinese grade **15** (GB/T 699) is a very close match, with 0.12-0.19% C and 0.35-0.65% Mn. | | **ISO** | **ISO 683-1: C15E** | International designation for engineering steels. | --- ### **Key Considerations & Comparison** * **vs. AISI 1012:** 1013 has **higher carbon and manganese**, resulting in **higher strength, hardness, and hardenability**. It is less ductile but more responsive to case hardening. * **vs. AISI 1015/1018:** 1013 has **slightly lower carbon** than 1015 (0.13-0.18%) and significantly lower than 1018 (0.15-0.20%). This makes it **slightly less strong and hard** but with marginally better formability and weldability. Manganese content is similar. * **Primary Use Case:** It is often selected when 1012 lacks sufficient strength but 1015 is an over-specification, or when the specific chemistry (particularly the Mn range) of 1013 is called for in a legacy or proprietary specification. ### **Summary** **AISI 1013 is a well-defined, transitional low-carbon steel that provides a clear and useful step in mechanical properties between the 1010/1012 and 1015/1018 families.** Its slightly elevated carbon and manganese content offer a straightforward upgrade in as-rolled strength and response to case hardening without a significant cost penalty. While not as ubiquitous as 1015 or 1018, it serves as a precise material specification for engineers seeking a specific balance of strength, ductility, and manufacturability. Its closest international counterparts, such as **GB 15** and **JIS S15C**, confirm its role as a standardized engineering material within the global supply chain. -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: AISI 1013 Carbon Steel Composition Spec Specification Dimensions Size： Diameter 20-1000 mm Length <4750 mm Size:We can customized as required Standard： Per your request or drawing We can customized as required Properties（Theoretical） Chemical Composition -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: AISI 1013 Carbon Steel Composition Spec Properties -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -:

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