The surface of flame-hardened Alloy 20 Sheets is likely to have poorer wear resistance than the carbon-rich case of a carburized steel of equal hardness. Exceptions are nitrided parts in Alloy 20 Plates, which have better wear resistance than would be expected from the carbon content alone. Fully hardened-and-tempered, low-carbon Alloy 20 Coils have a good combination of strength and toughness, both at room and low temperature.