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Analysis and comparison of a hard-rolled Carbon Steel sample, with a conclusion on its suitability.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 129\1\  scan0294
Date  30th September 1937
  
NRC {N. R. Chandler}
file 1110
Sample of steel submitted is Hard rolled Carbon Steel giving a Brinell Hardness of 412.
Spring submitted for comparison is 517 Brinell.
Suggest the material offered is plenty hard enough for its purpose & would function satisfactorily.
RH {R. Hollingworth} /EH 30/9/37
  
  
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