Short Note
Mention four drawbacks of plain carbon steel.
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Solution
1) Increase in C content decreases ductility and increases brittleness.
2) Carbon steel cannot be deep hardened.
3) At high temperatures PCS lose their hardness and mechanical properties deteriorate at higher temperatures.
4) They do not have corrosion resistance.
Concept: Plain Carbon Steel
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