Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS) are used in crumple zones and safety cages to reduce vehicle weight while maximizing passenger protection.
| Type | Carbon % | Properties | Applications | |------|----------|------------|--------------| | Low carbon (Mild) | ≤0.25% | Ductile, weldable, soft | Structural beams, car bodies | | Medium carbon | 0.25–0.60% | Strong, hardenable | Rails, gears, crankshafts | | High carbon | 0.60–1.00% | Hard, wear-resistant | Cutting tools, springs | | Ultra-high carbon | 1.00–2.10% | Very hard, brittle | Axes, specialized blades | Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS) are used in crumple
: Phases like Ferrite (soft/ductile), Austenite (tough/non-magnetic), and Martensite (hard/brittle) are formed through controlled cooling and heat treatment. soft | Structural beams
Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS) are used in crumple zones and safety cages to reduce vehicle weight while maximizing passenger protection.
| Type | Carbon % | Properties | Applications | |------|----------|------------|--------------| | Low carbon (Mild) | ≤0.25% | Ductile, weldable, soft | Structural beams, car bodies | | Medium carbon | 0.25–0.60% | Strong, hardenable | Rails, gears, crankshafts | | High carbon | 0.60–1.00% | Hard, wear-resistant | Cutting tools, springs | | Ultra-high carbon | 1.00–2.10% | Very hard, brittle | Axes, specialized blades |
: Phases like Ferrite (soft/ductile), Austenite (tough/non-magnetic), and Martensite (hard/brittle) are formed through controlled cooling and heat treatment.
