Medium carbon steel contains approximately 0.25% to 0.6% carbon, offering a balanced mix of strength, toughness, and ductility. It is stronger and harder than low carbon steel, but still maintains fair machinability and weldability. It can be heat-treated (quenched and tempered) to enhance its mechanical properties, making it suitable for applications like axles, shafts, gears, crankshafts, and railway components. Medium carbon steel is more wear-resistant than mild steel and holds up better under mechanical stress. It offers improved performance in structural and industrial components requiring moderate strength and hardness without sacrificing too much formability. Benefits
