Application Note

Carbon and Sulfur in Iron, Steel, Nickel-Base and Cobalt-Base Alloys

Reference Number: 203-821-457

Overview

Carbon and sulfur are critical quality metrics that influence hardness, ductility, weldability, wear resistance, and malleability. The application note outlines sample preparation best practices, references applicable ASTM standards, and explains how the CS induction furnace enables fast, accurate analysis to support efficient production and quality control workflows.