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= Equivalent carbon content
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Equivalent carbon content (often abbreviated as ECC or sometimes represented as C_eq) is a concept used primarily in materials science and metallurgy, particularly in the context of steel and alloy production. It provides a way to quantify the effect of various alloying elements on the hardness, strength, and weldability of steel.