Materials

6061

276-310

240-270

12-25

95-120

High strength, good corrosion resistance

Structural components, automotive parts

7075

570-700

480-520

8-12

150-200

High strength, lightweight

Aerospace, bicycle frames

5052

210-260

160-215

10-20

60-75

Excellent corrosion resistance

Sheet metal fabrication, marine components

2024

400-490

300-365

10-20

120-140

High strength-to-weight ratio

Aircraft structures, rivets

6063

145-186

90-160

12-30

60-75

Good extrudability, corrosion resistance

Architectural profiles, window frames

5083

290-350

210-260

10-25

75-85

Excellent weldability, high strength

Marine applications, pressure vessels

3003

110-170

50-145

20-30

40-50

Good formability, weldability

Food containers, cooking utensils

1100

90-130

35-120

5-12

22-34

Excellent corrosion resistance

Chemical equipment, heat exchangers

2011

320-415

275-390

10-15

90-120

Excellent machinability, good strength

Machined parts, fasteners

C360

78

359 Mpa

145 Mpa

53%

97 Gpa

60 - 63%

Fluid Connectors Sensor Bodies

C280

52

345 Mpa

140 Mpa

20%

117 Gpa

59-63%

barometer bullets, screens, radiators

C270

43

365 MPa

150 MPa

54%

105 GPa

63- 68.5 %

Mechanical parts

C260

15

315 Mpa

95 Mpa

65%

110 Gpa

68.5 -71.5 %

Radiator shell, conduit, cartridge

C240

64

N/A

170

12%

110 GPa

78.50-81.50 %

Pipe material

C230

74

580 Mpa

435 Mpa

3%

115 Gpa

84- 86 %

Cooling equipment

C210

57-62

345 - 407 Mpa

338 - 400 Mpa

2- 8%

117 Gpa

95%

Conductive part

Steel 1018

71 HRB

440 MPa

370 MPa

15%

200 GPa

Low carbon, good machinability

Machinery parts, shafts

Steel 1045

81-85 HRB

565 MPa

310 MPa

14%

210 GPa

Medium carbon, high strength

Gears, shafts, bolts

Steel 4130

85-95 HRB

669 MPa

434 MPa

20-25%

200 GPa

High strength, weldability

Aircraft components, automotive

Steel 4140

94-98 HRB

655 MPa

483 MPa

20-25%

207 GPa

High strength, toughness

Axles, shafts, gears

Steel A36

71-78 HRB

400-550 MPa

250 MPa

20%

200 GPa

General construction, bridges

Structural steel

Steel 1215

71-78 HRB

538 MPa

414 MPa

10%

207 GPa

Free machining, good surface finish

Fasteners, bushings

Steel 4340

94-98 HRB

1586 MPa

965 MPa

10-25%

207 GPa

High strength, toughness

Aircraft components, automotive

A2 Tool Steel

63-65 HRC

1930-2010 MPa

1650-1700 MPa

6-9%

190-210 GPa

High wear resistance, toughness

Cutting tools, dies

D2 Tool Steel

58-62 HRC

1950-2150 MPa

1700-1900 MPa

4-8%

190-210 GPa

High wear resistance, toughness

Cutting tools, punches

304 (UNS S30400)

515-620

55-60

150-180

Corrosion resistance, formability

Food processing, kitchen appliances

304L (UNS S30403)

485 min

40 min

149 max

Improved weldability

Food processing, architectural

316 (UNS S31600)

515-690

55-60

150-190

Enhanced corrosion resistance

Marine, chemical processing

316L (UNS S31603)

485 min

40 min

149 max

Improved weldability

Pharmaceutical, chemical processing

430 (UNS S43000)

450-600

22-30

150-290

Good corrosion resistance

Automotive, appliances

410 (UNS S41000)

480-760

20-30

170-255

Hardness, moderate corrosion resistance

Cutlery, surgical instruments

416 (UNS S41600)

550-690

15-20

262-352

Free machining, corrosion resistance

Bolts, nuts, shafts

420 (UNS S42000)

655-950

12-18

290-490

High hardness, good corrosion resistance

Surgical instruments, molds

440C (UNS S44004)

760-1035

10-18

248-269

High hardness, wear resistance

Ball bearings, knives