Low alloy steel containing carbon, nickel, molybdenum. A multi-purpose, economical material that offers various strength, hardness and wear resistance properties depending if it is heat treated and the heat treat process used. Can be plated or coated for corrosion resistance. Used by a very wide range of industries including automotive, consumer product, firearms, power hand tools, structural and applications where good strength, hardness and wear resistance is required.

A quench and temper heat treat is a typical and economical process that offers various strength and wear resistance properties depending upon the final hardness.