He was researching steel alloys to stop corrosion in gun barrels. Brearley made an alloy using iron, carbon, chromium, and nickel. However, it didn't work well for a gun barrel, so he tossed it ...

Unlike steel and aluminum, carbon fiber is resistant to the elements. This means you won't have to worry about factors like corrosion, rust, or UV exposure degrading the parts of your car.

good electrical and thermal conductivity but poor resistance to corrosion Manhole covers, pans and gates, vices High-carbon steel (tool steel) Hard but brittle, less malleable than mild steel ...