In today's construction, galvanized wire and low carbon steel wire are often used. In fact, low carbon steel wire and galvanized wire have many similarities. However, if you distinguish them carefully, you will find that they are not only different in materials, but also There are also big differences in product characteristics. Therefore, you must make a clear distinction between the two during the purchase process. So what is the difference between galvanized wire and low carbon steel wire? The editor will introduce it to you below.
Low carbon steel wire: Made of carbon structural steel or above, generally not galvanized, used in machinery and springs. Black, very hard; galvanized wire: made of low carbon steel (mild steel), galvanized, used for connection and wrapping. White and very soft.
Galvanized wire is made of high-quality low-carbon steel wire rod, which is drawn and formed, pickled and rust-removed, high-temperature annealed, and hot-dip galvanized. Processed by cooling and other processes. Galvanized wire is divided into hot-dip galvanized wire and cold-dip galvanized wire (electro-galvanized wire).
The carbon content of low carbon steel wire is less than 0.2%. Because it is prone to rust, the surface is usually galvanized. Under atmospheric conditions, the galvanized layer of galvanized wire will not rust until most of it falls off and is relatively soft. The so-called "low carbon steel wire" in life is "medium carbon low carbon steel wire" with a carbon content of about 0.6%, or "high carbon low carbon steel wire" with a carbon content of about 0.8%. They have been properly heat treated. It has sufficient hardness and elasticity and high strength. In terms of uses, such as winding ordinary springs, etc.
The biggest difference between galvanized wire and low carbon steel wire is the carbon content. The carbon content of iron is greater than or equal to 2.11%, while the carbon content of steel is less than or equal to 2.11%. Iron-carbon alloys with a carbon content of more than 2.11% are cast iron (pig iron), which basically has no ductility and cannot be drawn into Silk. Secondly, the content of impurities is different. The content of harmful impurities such as sulfur and phosphorus in steel is smaller. Low carbon steel wire generally has a more focused color, while galvanized wire has lighter and whiter colors.
The above content is the editor's introduction to you about the differences between galvanized wire and low carbon steel wire. I hope it will be helpful to everyone's purchase and use!
