1095
Translingual
[edit]Etymology
[edit]For steels with 1% or less carbon content, 10- + "95" (0.95%) fractional portion of the percentage of carbon content.
Noun
[edit]1095
- (metallurgy) A common grade of high carbon steel (0.95% carbon) used for blades. This grade is not a stainless steel, thus knives made with it must be oiled to prevent rusting, but its properties are suitable to make functional presentation swords.
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[edit]English
[edit]Noun
[edit]1095 (uncountable)
- (metallurgy) 1095; Ellipsis of 1095 steel.
Synonyms
[edit]- 1095 steel / 1095 carbon steel / 1095 high carbon steel / 1095 high-carbon steel
- AISI 1095 / AISI 1095 steel
- SAE 1095 / SAE 1095 steel