Steel
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Steel Structures
Structural Steel Profiles
Pipe Supports
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Steel Profile
HSS
Gratings
Rusty steel
Conversion Chart
Glossary
Questions about Steel
Steel is a strong, versatile alloy primarily made from iron and carbon (typically under 2%), with other elements added to enhance specific properties like strength, corrosion resistance, or hardness, making it the world's most widely used metal for everything from construction beams and car bodies to tools and kitchenware. Its key advantages include being stronger and more ductile than pure iron, relatively low cost, and adaptability for various applications, notes Wikipedia and Britannica.