who was studying steel alloys to prevent corrosion in gun barrels. Brearley created an alloy from iron, carbon, chromium and nickel. But it wasn't suitable for a gun barrel, so he threw it in his ...

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 ...