AISI 1030 Carbon Steel (UNS G10300)

Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Other Designations
Fabrication and Heat Treatment
Machinability
Forming
Welding
Heat Treatment
Forging
Hot Working
Cold Working
Annealing
Hardening
Applications

Introduction
Carbon steels are those that have carbon as the main alloying element. They also contain
up to 0.4% silicon and 1.2% manganese. In addition, the residual elements such as copper,
molybdenum, aluminium, chromium and nickel are present in these steels.
The AISI 1030 steel is a high carbon steel, and has moderate strength and hardness in the
as-rolled condition. It can be hardened and strengthened by cold work. It also has fair
machinability, ductility and good weldability.
The following sections will discuss in detail about AISI 1030 carbon steel.

Chemical Composition
The chemical composition of AISI 1030 carbon steel is outlined in the following table.
Element
Iron, Fe
Manganese, Mn
Carbon, C

Content (%)
98.67-99.13
0.60-0.90
0.270-0.340

Phosphorous, P

0.040

Sulfur, S

0.050

Physical Properties

The physical properties of AISI 1030 carbon steel are tabulated below.
Properties
Density
Melting point

Metric

Imperial

7.85 g/cc

0.284 lb/in3

1510C

2750F

Mechanical Properties
The following table shows mechanical properties of the cold drawn AISI 1030 carbon steel.
Properties

Metric

Imperial

Tensile strength, ultimate

525 MPa

76100 psi

Tensile strength, yield

440 MPa

63800 psi

190-210 GPa

29700-30458 ksi

140 GPa

20300 ksi

80 GPa

11600 ksi

0.27-0.30

0.27-0.30

Elongation at break (in 50 mm)

12%

12%

Reduction of area

35%

35%

Hardness, Brinell

149

149

Hardness, Knoop (converted from Brinell hardness)

169

169

80

80

155

155

70

70

Modulus of elasticity
Bulk modulus (typical for steel)
Shear modulus (typical for steel)
Poissons ratio

Hardness, Rockwell B (converted from Brinell hardness)

Hardness, Vickers (converted from Brinell hardness)
Machinability (based on AISI 1212 steel. as 100 machinability)

Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of AISI 1030 carbon steel are given in the following table.
Properties
Thermal expansion co-efficient (@15-75C/59-167F)
Thermal Conductivity

Metric

Imperial

11.7 m/mC

6.50 in/inF

51.9 W/mK

360 BTU in/hr.ft2.F

Other Designations
Other designations that are equivalent to AISI 1030 carbon steel include the following:
ASTM A29 (1030)

ASTM A546 (1030)

SAE J403 (1030)

ASTM A510 (1030)

ASTM A576 (1030)

SAE J412 (1030)

ASTM A512 (1030)

ASTM A682 (1030)

DIN 1.1172

ASTM A513 (1030)

ASTM A830

UNI CB 35

ASTM A519 (1030)

MIL S-11310 (CS 1030)

ASTM A108

ASTM A544 (1030)

FED QQ-S-700(C1030)

ASTM A545 (1030)

SAE J1397 (1030)

FED QQ-S-635

Fabrication and Heat Treatment

Machinability
The machinability rating of AISI 1030 carbon steel is 70.

Forming
The formability of AISI 1030 carbon steel in the annealed condition is good.

Welding
AISI 1030 carbon steel can be welded by all welding methods. It is advisable to pre-heat
the heavy sections of this steel at 149 to 260C (300 to 500F) and then post-heat at 593
to 649C (1100 to 1200F) for welding.

Heat Treatment
AISI 1030 carbon steel is heat treated at 816 to 871C (1500 to 1600F) and quenched in
water. This process is followed by a tempering treatment.

Forging
AISI 1030 carbon steel is forged at 982 to 1260C (1800 to 2300F).

Hot Working
Hot working of AISI 1030 carbon steel is performed at 93 to 482C (200 to 900F).

Cold Working
In the annealed condition, cold working of AISI 1030 steel may be performed by
conventional methods. After annealing, a full or stress relief anneal may be required.

Annealing
Annealing of AISI 1030 carbon steel is carried out at 871 to 982C (1600 to 1800F) and
then slow cooled in the furnace. Stress relief annealing may be carried out at 538C
(1000F).

Hardening
AISI 1030 carbon steel is hardened by heat treatment or cold working.

Applications
AISI 1030 carbon steel is suitable for manufacturing machinery parts.
Date Added: Aug 23, 2012 | Updated: Jun 11, 2013