Blue Brittleness

Brittlenesss exhibited by some steels after being heated to some temperature within the range of 300° to 650°F, and more especially if the steel is worked at the elevated temperature. There can be an increase in strength and a substantial decrease in ductility or impact strength. Killed steels are virtually free of this kind of brittleness.

< Glossary

Turn Metal Into Money!

Own a business as solid as steel! There are a number of great markets just waiting for a Metal Supermarkets store.

Turn Metal Into Money!

Own a business as solid as steel! There are a number of great markets just waiting for a Metal Supermarkets store.

Find a Store Near You!

We're the World's Largest Supplier of Small-Quantity Metals with over 130 locations serving the United States and Canada