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alloy steel

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Categoryalloy steel
Alternative termsalloy steels
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Overview

A general name for steel that owes its distinctive properties to elements other than carbon; types of alloy steel typically take the name of the element or elements that are most influential on their character. Usually used for toolmaking and building.