Steel’s chemical composition is referred to as 8.8-grade steel. Carbon is the most common alloying element, accounting for over 98% of all alloying elements. 8.8 steel is characterized by an average silicon content of 0.08 to 0.18 percent, a manganese content of 0.13 to 0.2 percent, and an Aluminium content of 0.3 to 0.48 percent. … Read more