Welcome to the learning unit “Influence of alloying elements in steels + classification of steels.” This is a learning unit from the second block of the steel seminar. The content covered is a prerequisite for understanding the subsequent learning units! Please check for yourself whether you have already achieved the learning objectives and proceed to the next unit. Before you start this unit, you should also check whether you have already achieved the learning objectives from the learning units in the first block! The learning objectives from the two learning units “Fundamentals of Materials Science” and “Fundamentals of Steels” are prerequisites for this unit.

Enjoy the learning unit “Influence of Alloying Elements in Steel + Classification of Steels”!

Learning Objectives:

# You define the influence of different alloying elements on hardenability and through-hardening properties as well as other chemical and mechanical properties.

# You are familiar with the steel designation system and can determine the type of steel based on a material designation or material number.

# You classify steels according to their areas of application, name the characteristic properties of these steels, and give examples of well-known steels for each material group.