1070 high carbon spring steel

What are the Common Spring Materials (Springs)

High Carbon Spring Steel. Sae 1070-1090 high carbon blue tempered and polished spring steel is a standard material for conventional springs. It is the lowest cost material and best suited for applications that have a protected environment, as carbon steel corrodes if not lubricated or atmospherically sealed. Additional corrosion protection can be added with a special finish. Spring Steel McMaster-CarrEasy-To-Form Multipurpose1050 Spring Steel Sheets. Containing more carbon than low-carbon steel but less than 1095 spring steel 1050 spring steel is easily formed into parts such as washers, brackets, and springs before being hardened for use.