Carbon Equivalent Calculator

About Carbon Equivalent Calculator

Understanding the behavior of alloy steel is crucial for various industrial applications, and carbon equivalency (CE) serves as a pivotal metric in this regard. By assessing the composition of different alloying elements, we can determine the equivalent carbon content, facilitating a deeper comprehension of alloy behavior. This is particularly valuable since our knowledge of iron-carbon phases surpasses that of other iron-alloy phases.

Numerous formulas exist for calculating carbon equivalent, each offering unique insights into alloy properties. In the ensuing discussion, we will delve into the methodologies for computing the carbon equivalent of steel, employing various formulae to illuminate different facets of alloy characteristics.

Converting the presence of various alloying elements in steel to carbon equivalency simplifies the prediction of steel behavior, owing to the better-understood iron-carbon phases compared to other iron-alloy phases.

One of the primary applications of carbon equivalent (CE) is in forecasting the weldability of steel. Hydrogen-induced cold cracking represents a prevalent weld defect in steel, its occurrence closely tied to the steel's hardenability. Alloying elements like carbon, manganese, chromium, silicon, molybdenum, vanadium, copper, and nickel, when present in higher concentrations, augment the steel's hardness while diminishing its weldability.

How to Use:

Enter the weight percentage composition of each alloying element in their respective fields.
Ensure you don't leave blanks — if any element is absent in your alloy, enter 0 in its field.
The calculator will automatically determine the carbon equivalent in the following manner:
Carbon equivalent calculated using the AWS formula is labeled CE (AWS).
Carbon equivalent calculated using the IIW formula will be shown as CE (IIW).
Critical metal parameter calculated using the JWES formula is labeled Pcm.
Carbon equivalent calculated using the JWES formula is labeled CE (JWES).

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