The alloying elements of abrasion resistant steel plate are one of the reasons why it is more abrasion resistant than other steels. Abrasion resistant steel plate uses several alloys to improve abrasion resistance. For example, carbon helps increase the hardness and strength of steel. Chromium and manganese can help reduce abrasion.
Heat treatment is another factor in the abrasion resistance of steel. Abrasion resistant steel plate must have a microstructure that makes it highly rigid. This part is achieved by adding appropriate alloying elements. However, this is not enough to ensure proper microstructure formation. Steel must also undergo a process of heating and rapid quenching to form a microstructure, which will reduce their hardness and thus reduce abrasion resistance.
