Asked by Tasia Williams on Apr 27, 2024

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In a steel specification AISI 4460, the 44 stands for ____.

A) alloy series
B) carbon content
C) material thickness in millimeters
D) principal properties of the steel

Alloy Series

Groups of metal alloys classified together based on their principal element.

Carbon Content

Carbon Content refers to the percentage of carbon in an alloy or metallic substance, directly influencing its hardness, strength, and malleability.

  • Acquire knowledge on the classification and relevance of different types of steel.
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Marcelo TeixeiraApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The first two digits in AISI steel specifications represent the alloy series, which is a numerical identifier for different types of steel alloys. In the case of AISI 4460, the 44 represents a particular alloy series.