AISI 1095 High Carbon Steel is listed in the HIGH CARBON STEEL material family. The reference data below should be checked against the governing product specification, product form and delivery condition before selection or certification.
The reference chemistry table for AISI 1095 High Carbon Steel lists Carbon (C): 0.90 – 1.03%; Silicon (Si): 0.15 – 0.30%; Manganese (Mn): 0.30 – 0.50%; Phosphorus (P): 0.04% Max. Confirm exact limits and analysis tolerances against the governing standard and product form.
The mechanical-property table for AISI 1095 High Carbon Steel lists Tensile Strength: 780 – 1000 MPa; Yield Strength: 480 – 700 MPa; Elongation: 6 – 12 %; Hardness: 220 – 310 HB. These are reference entries; supplied condition, dimensions, test method and governing specification control the requirements, and the figures are not design allowables.
Werkstoff / EN cross-reference for AISI 1095 High Carbon Steel: 1.1274. This comparison does not guarantee interchangeability; confirm chemistry, product form and condition against the governing specification.
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The reference chemistry table lists Carbon (C): 0.90 – 1.03%; Silicon (Si): 0.15 – 0.30%; Manganese (Mn): 0.30 – 0.50%; Phosphorus (P): 0.04% Max. Confirm the governing standard, product analysis tolerances and product form before ordering.
| Element | Symbol | Composition |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon | C | 0.90 – 1.03% |
| Silicon | Si | 0.15 – 0.30% |
| Manganese | Mn | 0.30 – 0.50% |
| Phosphorus | P | 0.04% Max |
| Sulfur | S | 0.05% Max |
| Chromium | Cr | 0.40% Max |
| Nickel | Ni | 0.40% Max |
| Molybdenum | Mo | 0.15% Max |
| Iron | Fe | Balance |
The table reports Tensile Strength: 780 – 1000 MPa; Yield Strength: 480 – 700 MPa; Elongation: 6 – 12 %; Hardness: 220 – 310 HB as reference data for AISI 1095 High Carbon Steel. Actual requirements depend on condition, dimensions, test method and specification; these values are not design allowables.
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 780 – 1000 | MPa |
| Yield Strength | 480 – 700 | MPa |
| Elongation | 6 – 12 | % |
| Hardness | 220 – 310 | HB |
AISI 1095 High Carbon Steel combines a relatively high carbon level with heat-treatment capability. The selected grade is used where strength, hardness, wear performance or hardenability are important.
AISI 1095 can develop high hardness after appropriate hardening.
The grade is widely used for selected spring and resilient products.
Hard heat-treated structures can provide useful wear performance.
Its hardness potential supports cutting-edge and blade applications.
AISI 1095 High Carbon Steel is selected for applications where strength, hardness, wear resistance or controlled hardenability are important.
Widely used for selected knife and blade products requiring a hard cutting edge.
Used for spring strip and resilient components.
Suitable for selected saw and cutting applications.
Used for high-wear components where the service design permits high hardness.
AISI 1095 benefits from a carefully controlled heat-treatment cycle and suitable tempering.
The final balance of hardness and toughness is especially important for blade and spring applications.
Use the applicable specification and certified heat-treatment data for critical parts.
The commonly listed Werkstoff / EN cross-reference for AISI 1095 High Carbon Steel is 1.1274. Treat this as a grade comparison, not a guarantee of interchangeability. Verify chemistry, product form, condition and governing specification against the supplier certificate before substitution.
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