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| Summary | Recommended Finishes? | Applications | Conditions Available | Bend Rating | Magnetic? | Tensile Strength Minimum | Elongation Minimum (% 2″ Gauge) | Yield Strength Minimum (0.2% offset) | Hardness (Min-Max) | Density | Corrosion Resistance | Cost? | ||||
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| C1006 | Carbon steels are steels that have carbon as the main alloying element. They contain about 1.2% of manganese and 0.4% of silicon. There are other materials present in small quantities in these carbon steels, such as copper, aluminum, molybdenum, nickel, and chromium. Features of C1006 include ductility and softness. | Zinc, Nickel, Zinc-Nickel, Mechanical and Organic finishes | Appliances, automobiles, magnet core applications | AISI 1006 Carbon Steel | Yes | 35 | 241 | 38% | N/A | N/A | Rockwell B30-B50 | 0.2836 | 7.850 |  |  | |
| C1008/1010 | This most common carbon steel has excellent weldability, which includes brazeability, spot and fusion, butt, and projection. | Zinc, Nickel, Zinc-Nickel, Mechanical and Organic finishes | Virtually all industries. Brackets, Clips, Plates, Washers, Spacers Housings, Weldments. | AISI 1008 #5 Temper Soft | Yes | 44 | 303 | 33% | 25 | 172 | Rockwell B55 Max | 0.2836 | 7.850 | | | |
| AISI 1008 #4 Temper Skin Pass | Yes | 48 | 331 | 24% | 35 | 241 | Rockwell B65 Max | 0.2836 | 7.850 | | | |||||
| AISI 1008 #3 Temper 1/4 Hard | Yes | 55 | 379 | 22% | 42 | 290 | Rockwell B60-B75 | 0.2836 | 7.850 | | | |||||
| AISI 1008 #2 Temper 1/2 Hard | Yes | 65 | 448 | 20% | 50 | 345 | Rockwell B70-B85 | 0.2836 | 7.850 | | | |||||
| AISI 1008 #1 Temper Full Hard | Yes | 80 | 552 | 16% | 60 | 414 | Rockwell B84 Min | 0.2836 | 7.850 | | | |||||
| C1018 | C1018, one of the most regularly available grades around the world, is a free machining grade that can be easily formed, machined, welded, and fabricated. | Zinc, Nickel, Zinc-Nickel, Mechanical and Organic finishes | Shafts, spindles, pins, rods, sprocket assemblies | AISI 1018 Carbon Steel | Yes | 64 | 441 | 15% | 54 | 372 | Rockwell B71 Min | 0.2836 | 7.850 | | | |
| C1050 | C1050 is a medium carbon, medium tensile steel with solid strength and toughness. | Zinc, Nickel, Zinc-Nickel, Mechanical and Organic finishes | Shafts, machinery parts, bolts, pinions, gears | AISI 1050 Annealed | Yes | 90 | 621 | 20% | 58 | 400 | Rockwell B84 Max | 0.2836 | 7.850 | | | |
| AISI 1050 Hardened | Yes | 110 | 758 | 3 | 100 | 689 | Rockwell C22-58 | 0.2836 | 7.850 | | | |||||
| C1074/1075 | C1074 steel is a carbon, non-alloy steel made for primary forming into wrought products. | Zinc, Nickel, Zinc-Nickel, Mechanical and Organic finishes | Blades, clips, brackets, brake discs, clutches, springs, washers, wear strips | AISI 1074/1075 Annealed | Yes | 94 | 648 | 10% | 62 | 427 | Rockwell B86 Max | 0.2836 | 7.850 | | | |
| AISI 1074/1075 Hardened | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Rockwell C25-64 | 0.2836 | 7.850 | | | |||||
| C1095 | C1095 is a basic form of carbon steel and is frequently used in the construction of knives. It has a carbon content of .95%, which hardens the material and lessens the wear that a blade will encounter over time. | Zinc, Nickel, Zinc-Nickel, Mechanical and Organic finishes | Springs, cutting tools | AISI 1095 Annealed | Yes | 99 | 683 | 10% | 76 | 524 | Rockwell B86 Max | 0.2836 | 7.850 | | | |
| Zinc, Nickel, Zinc-Nickel, Mechanical and Organic finishes | Springs, cutting tools | AISI 1095 Hardened | Yes | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Rockwell C30-66 | 0.2836 | 7.850 | | | |||
| HSLA | HSLA, or high-strength low-alloy steel, is a type of carbon steel with low amounts of alloying elements that are added to its chemical composition to primarily increase its strength. | Zinc, Nickel, Zinc-Nickel, Mechanical and Organic finishes | Automotive, Bridge and similar construction applications, oil and gas transmission pipelines, storage tanks | HSLA Carbon Steel ASTM A36, Grade 36 | Yes | 58 | 400 | 22% | 36 | 248 | Rockwell B68 Min | 0.2836 | 7.850 |  | | |
| Zinc, Nickel, Zinc-Nickel, Mechanical and Organic finishes | HSLA Carbon Steel ASTM A572, Grade 50 | Yes | 58 | 400 | 20% | 50 | 345 | Rockwell B75 Min | 0.2836 | 7.850 | | | ||||
| Zinc, Nickel, Zinc-Nickel, Mechanical and Organic finishes | HSLA Carbon Steel ASTM A656, Grade 60 | Yes | 70 | 483 | 18% | 60 | 414 | Rockwell B88 Min | 0.2836 | 7.850 | | | ||||
| Zinc, Nickel, Zinc-Nickel, Mechanical and Organic finishes | HSLA Grade 80 | Yes | 100 | 689 | 12% | 80 | 552 | Rockwell B90 Min | 0.2836 | 7.850 | | | ||||
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| Summary | Recommended Finishes? | Applications | Conditions Available | Bend Rating | Magnetic? | Tensile Strength Minimum | Elongation Minimum (% 2″ Gauge) | Yield Strength Minimum (0.2% offset) | Hardness (Min-Max) | Density | Corrosion Resistance | Cost? | ||||
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| 201 | 201 can be substituted for stainless steel type 301 in applications with mild environments and offers a higher yield strength than the 300 series, but is less resistant to corrosion. It must be hardened by cold working, not heat treatment. | Passivation | Springs, fasteners, clamps, display racks, food service applications (cooking utensils, sinks, appliances). | 201 Annealed | Slightly if work hardened | 75 | 517 | 40% | 38 | 262 | Rockwell B91 Max | 0.283 | 7.833 | |  | |
| Passivation | 201 1/4 Hard | Slightly if work hardened | 125 | 862 | 25% | 75 | 517 | Rockwell C25-C30 | 0.283 | 7.833 | | | ||||
| Passivation | 201 1/2 Hard | Slightly if work hardened | 150 | 1034 | 18% | 110 | 758 | Rockwell C30-C35 | 0.283 | 7.833 | | | ||||
| Passivation | 201 3/4 Hard | Slightly if work hardened | 175 | 1207 | 12% | 135 | 931 | Rockwell C35-C40 | 0.283 | 7.833 | | | ||||
| Passivation | 201 Full Hard | Slightly if work hardened | 185 | 1276 | 9% | 145 | 1000 | Rockwell C40-C45 | 0.283 | 7.833 | | | ||||
| 301 | 301 has great corrosion resistance, high strength, and ductility. It must be hardened by cold working, not heat treatment. | Passivation, Electro-polish | Gaskets, automotive parts, aerospace components, electrical components, fasteners, blades. | 301 Annealed | Slightly if work hardened | 110 | 758 | 60% | 40 | 276 | Rockwell B87 Max | 0.285 | 7.889 |  | | |
| Passivation, Electro-polish | 301 1/4 Hard | Slightly if work hardened | 125 | 862 | 25% | 75 | 517 | Rockwell C25-C30 | 0.285 | 7.889 | | | ||||
| Passivation, Electro-polish | 301 1/2 Hard | Slightly if work hardened | 150 | 1034 | 18% | 110 | 758 | Rockwell C30-C35 | 0.285 | 7.889 | | | ||||
| Passivation, Electro-polish | 301 3/4 Hard | Slightly if work hardened | 175 | 1207 | 12% | 135 | 931 | Rockwell C35-C40 | 0.285 | 7.889 | | | ||||
| Passivation, Electro-polish | 301 Full Hard | Slightly if work hardened | 185 | 1276 | 8% | 140 | 965 | Rockwell C40-C45 | 0.285 | 7.889 | | | ||||
| 302 | 302 is resistant to oxidation, easy to clean and fabricate, and offers high strength with low weight. | Passivation, Electro-polish | Utensils, cookware, and stainless flatware. | 302 Annealed | Slightly if work hardened | 75 | 517 | 40% | 30 | 207 | Rockwell B87 Max | 0.284 | 7.861 | | | |
| Passivation, Electro-polish | 302 1/4 Hard | Slightly if work hardened | 125 | 862 | 10% | 75 | 517 | Rockwell C25-C30 | 0.284 | 7.861 | | | ||||
| Passivation, Electro-polish | 302 1/2 Hard | Slightly if work hardened | 150 | 1034 | 9% | 110 | 758 | Rockwell C30-C35 | 0.284 | 7.861 | | | ||||
| Passivation, Electro-polish | 302 3/4 Hard | Slightly if work hardened | 165 | 1138 | 6% | 125 | 862 | Rockwell C35-C40 | 0.284 | 7.861 | | | ||||
| Passivation, Electro-polish | 302 Full Hard | Slightly if work hardened | 185 | 1276 | 3% | 140 | 965 | Rockwell C40-C45 | 0.284 | 7.861 | | | ||||
| 304 | 304 is resistant to food processing environments, withstands ordinary rusting in architecture, and resists dyestuffs, organic chemicals, and a variety of inorganic chemicals. | Passivation, Electro-polish | Sinks, appliances, chemical containers, food processing equipment | 304 Annealed | Slightly if work hardened | 75 | 517 | 40% | 30 | 207 | Rockwell B87 Max | 0.289 | 7.999 | | | |
| Passivation, Electro-polish | 304 1/4 Hard | Slightly if work hardened | 125 | 862 | 10% | 75 | 517 | Rockwell C25-C30 | 0.289 | 7.999 | | | ||||
| Passivation, Electro-polish | 304 1/2 Hard | Slightly if work hardened | 150 | 1034 | 9% | 110 | 758 | Rockwell C30-C35 | 0.289 | 7.999 | | | ||||
| Passivation, Electro-polish | 304 3/4 Hard | Slightly if work hardened | 175 | 1207 | 8% | 135 | 931 | Rockwell C35-C40 | 0.289 | 7.999 | | | ||||
| Passivation, Electro-polish | 304 Full Hard | Slightly if work hardened | 185 | 1276 | 7% | 140 | 965 | Rockwell C40-C45 | 0.289 | 7.999 | | | ||||
| 316 | 316 contains more nickel than 304, offering better resistance to corrosion, especially in chloride environments that cause pitting. It has superior creep strength, close tolerances, good pitting resistance, and is easy to maintain. | Passivation, Electro-polish | Valve and pump parts, chemical processing equipment, tanks, jet engine parts, pharmaceutical components. | 316 | Slightly if work hardened | 75 | 517 | 40% | 30 | 207 | Rockwell B95 Max | 0.289 | 7.999 |  |  | |
| Passivation, Electro-polish | 316L | Slightly if work hardened | 70 | 483 | 40% | 25 | 172 | Rockwell B95 Max | 0.289 | 7.999 | | | ||||
| 410 | 410 is corrosion and heat resistant, has high impact strength, is easily welded, and resists scaling and oxidation. It's hardenable to HRc 40-45. | Passivation, Electro-polish | Medical/dental instruments, valves, turbine blades, petroleum structures. | 410 Annealed | Yes | 65 | 448 | 20% | 30 | 207 | Rockwell B95 Max | 0.276 | 7.640 | | | |
| Passivation, Electro-polish | 410 Hardened | Yes | 205 | 1413 | 8% | 185 | 1276 | Rockwell C40-C45 | 0.276 | 7.640 | | | ||||
| 420 | 420 is extremely durable, offers excellent corrosion resistance, and is hardenable to 500 BHN. | Passivation, Electro-polish | Medical/dental instruments, hospital equipment, gears, molds, dies, knife blades, valve parts. | 420 Annealed | Yes | 95 | 655 | 25% | 345 | 2379 | Rockwell B96 Max | 0.278 | 7.695 | | | |
| 430 | 420 has lower alloy content than 304. It's used for highly polished trim applications in mild atmospheres. 420 has good thermal conductivity, ductility, formability, low work hardening, and an attractive finish. It's corrosion resistant, oxidation resistant, and excellent for drawing. | Passivation, Electro-polish | Food processing, appliances, automotive trim. | 430 | Yes | 75 | 517 | 22% | 310 | 2137 | Rockwell B85 Max | 0.282 | 7.806 | | | |
| Passivation, Electro-polish | 430F | Yes | 80 | 552 | 25% | 279 | 1924 | Rockwell C28 Max | 0.282 | 7.806 | | | ||||
| 17-7 | 17-7 is a precipitation hardening stainless steel that has excellent corrosion resistance, minimum distortion upon heat treatment, high strength and hardness, formability, and good fatigue properties. It offers valuable property combinations that are ideal for aerospace applications. | Passivation | Aerospace components, chemical processing equipment, food processing equipment, petroleum refining equipment. | 17-7 Condition A (Annealed) | Yes | 130 | 896 | 35% | 40 | 276 | Rockwell B92 Max | 0.282 | 7.806 | | | |
| 17-7 | Passivation | 17-7 Condition C (Hard Rolled) | Yes | 200 | 1379 | 1% | 175 | 1207 | Rockwell C41 Min | 0.282 | 7.806 | | | |||
| Monel 400 | Monel 400 is a solid-solution alloy that hardens only through cold working. It has high strength and toughness over an expansive temperature range and excellent resistance to corrosive environments. | Passivation | Chemical processing, valves, pumps, marine equipment, pump and propeller shafts, tanks. | Annealed | Slightly | 70 | 483 | 35% | 25 | 172 | Rockwell B68 Max | 0.318 | 8.802 | |  | |
| Passivation | Spring Temper | Slightly | 100 | 689 | 2.00% | 90 | 621 | Rockwell B98 Min | 0.318 | 8.802 | | | ||||
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| Summary | Recommended Finishes? | Applications | Conditions Available | Bend Rating | Magnetic? | Tensile Strength Minimum | Elongation Minimum (% 2″ Gauge) | Yield Strength Minimum (0.2% offset) | Hardness (Min-Max) | Density | Corrosion Resistance | Cost? | ||||
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| 110 | C110 is comprised of 99.9% pure copper. It is extremely ductile with high electrical conductivity, outstanding thermal conductivity, and high resistance to soil corrosion. | Tin, Nickel, Electroless Nickel, Sliver | Bus Bars, welding fixtures, anodes, ground straps, plumbing fitting, electrical components | 110 Copper Annealed | No | 26 | 179 | 45% | 10 | 69 | 15T 47-57 | 0.322 | 8.913 | | | |
| Tin, Nickel, Electroless Nickel, Sliver | C110 1/4 Hard | No | 36 | 248 | 25% | 28 | 193 | Rockwell B 25 Min | 0.322 | 8.913 | | | ||||
| Tin, Nickel, Electroless Nickel, Sliver | C110 1/2 Hard | No | 40 | 276 | 22% | 34 | 234 | Rockwell B 40 Min | 0.322 | 8.913 | | | ||||
| Tin, Nickel, Electroless Nickel, Sliver | C110 Hard | No | 48 | 331 | 12% | 43 | 296 | Rockwell B 50 Min | 0.322 | 8.913 | | | ||||
| Tin, Nickel, Electroless Nickel, Sliver | C110 Extra Hard | No | 53 | 365 | 6% | 48 | 331 | Rockwell B 60 Min | 0.322 | 8.913 | | | ||||
| Tin, Nickel, Electroless Nickel, Sliver | C110 Spring | No | 55 | 379 | 4% | 51 | 352 | Rockwell B 62 Min | 0.322 | 8.913 | | | ||||
| 194 | C194 is a first generation high performance alloy used around the world. It combines excellent electrical conductivity with high tensile strength, good solderability, and plateability. It appears in applications such as semiconductor pins and leadframes, connectors, sockets, and mass terminations. | Tin, Nickel, Electroless Nickel, Sliver | Connectors, semiconductor pins and leadframes, sockets, mass terminations | C194 Annealed | No | 40 | 276 | 26% | 36 | 248 | Rockwell B 40 Min | 0.322 | 8.913 | | | |
| Tin, Nickel, Electroless Nickel, Sliver | C194 1/4 Hard | No | 45 | 310 | 23% | 21 | 145 | Rockwell B 48 Min | 0.322 | 8.913 | | | ||||
| Tin, Nickel, Electroless Nickel, Sliver | C194 1/2 Hard | No | 53 | 365 | 17% | 43 | 296 | Rockwell B 52 Min | 0.322 | 8.913 | | | ||||
| Tin, Nickel, Electroless Nickel, Sliver | C194 Hard | No | 60 | 414 | 7% | 58 | 400 | Rockwell B 61 Min | 0.322 | 8.913 | | | ||||
| Tin, Nickel, Electroless Nickel, Sliver | C194 Extra Hard | No | 67 | 462 | 3% | 65 | 448 | Rockwell B 67 Min | 0.322 | 8.913 | | | ||||
| Tin, Nickel, Electroless Nickel, Sliver | C194 Spring | No | 70 | 483 | 2% | 68 | 469 | Rockwell B 68 Min | 0.322 | 8.913 | | | ||||
| 195 | Alloy C195 is a high strength, high electrical conductivity copper alloy. With a balanced combination of strength and conductibity, this alloy is used in an array of applications, including electrical hardware. It allows parts to be reduced in size without forgoing performance. | Tin, Nickel, Electroless Nickel, Sliver | Electrical hardware, spring terminal applications | C195 Annealed | No | 50-60 | 345-414 | 26% | 28 | 193 | Rockwell B 50 Min | 0.322 | 8.913 | | | |
| Tin, Nickel, Electroless Nickel, Sliver | C195 1/4 Hard | No | 60-72 | 414-496 | 14% | 57 | 393 | Rockwell B 61 Min | 0.322 | 8.913 | | | ||||
| Tin, Nickel, Electroless Nickel, Sliver | C195 1/2 Hard | No | 68-78 | 469-538 | 6% | 71 | 490 | Rockwell B 69 Min | 0.322 | 8.913 | | | ||||
| Tin, Nickel, Electroless Nickel, Sliver | C195 3/4 Hard | No | 75-85 | 517-586 | 3% | 77 | 531 | Rockwell B 72 Min | 0.322 | 8.913 | | | ||||
| Tin, Nickel, Electroless Nickel, Sliver | C195 Hard | No | 82-90 | 565-621 | 2% | 83 | 572 | Rockwell B 73 Min | 0.322 | 8.913 | | | ||||
| Tin, Nickel, Electroless Nickel, Sliver | C195 Spring | No | 88-97 | 607-669 | 2% | 88 | 607 | Rockwell B 74 Min | 0.322 | 8.913 | | | ||||
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| Summary | Recommended Finishes? | Applications | Conditions Available | Bend Rating | Magnetic? | Tensile Strength Minimum | Elongation Minimum (% 2″ Gauge) | Yield Strength Minimum (0.2% offset) | Hardness (Min-Max) | Density | Corrosion Resistance | Cost? | ||||
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| 230 | Copper Alloy 230 has excellent resistance against pitting, season cracking, and dezincification. It’s often referred to as Alloy 230 Red Brass for its inherent rich color, and has become a popular option for adding architectural details as well as outdoor settings. | Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | Costume jewelry, eyelets, fasteners, conduit, heat exchangers, flexible metal hose, pipe, couplings | 230 Brass Annealed | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.316 | 8.747 | | | |
| Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | 230 Brass H1, 1/4 Hard | No | 49 | 338 | 40% | 40 | 276 | Rockwell B40 Min | 0.316 | 8.747 | | | ||||
| Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | 230 Brass H2, 1/2 Hard | No | 57 | 393 | 20% | 52 | 359 | Rockwell B60 Min | 0.316 | 8.747 | | | ||||
| Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | 230 Brass H3, 3/4 Hard | No | 64 | 441 | 12% | 58 | 400 | Rockwell B72 Min | 0.316 | 8.747 | | | ||||
| Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | 230 Brass H4, Full Hard | No | 71 | 490 | 8% | 63 | 434 | Rockwell B79 Min | 0.316 | 8.747 | | | ||||
| Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | 230 Brass H6, Extra Hard | No | 83 | 572 | 5% | 63 | 434 | Rockwell B85 Min | 0.316 | 8.747 | | | ||||
| Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | 230 Brass H8 Spring | No | 91 | 627 | 4% | 64 | 441 | Rockwell B89 Min | 0.316 | 8.747 | | | ||||
| Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | 230 Brass H10 Extra Spring | No | 95 | 655 | 3% | 65 | 448 | Rockwell B91 Min | 0.316 | 8.747 | | | ||||
| 260 | Also known as cartridge brass or yellow brass, 260 Brass is the most economical and popular of the brass alloys available. It has excellent corrosion resistance to many chemical corrodents, marine environments, and industrial atmospheres. | Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | Automotive. electrical components, electronic parts, mechanical fasteners | 260 Brass Annealed | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | 16 | 110 | N/A | 0.308 | 8.525 | | | |
| Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | 260 Brass H1, 1/4 Hard | No | 49 | 338 | 55% | 40 | 276 | Rockwell B40 Min | 0.308 | 8.525 | | | ||||
| Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | 260 Brass H2, 1/2 Hard | No | 57 | 393 | 25% | 52 | 359 | Rockwell B60 Min | 0.308 | 8.525 | | | ||||
| Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | 260 Brass H3, 3/4 Hard | No | 64 | 441 | 12% | 58 | 400 | Rockwell B72 Min | 0.308 | 8.525 | | | ||||
| Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | 260 Brass H4, Full Hard | No | 71 | 490 | 8% | 63 | 434 | Rockwell B79 Min | 0.308 | 8.525 | | | ||||
| Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | 260 Brass H6, Extra Hard | No | 83 | 572 | 5% | 63 | 434 | Rockwell B85 Min | 0.308 | 8.525 | | | ||||
| Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | 260 Brass H8 Spring | No | 91 | 627 | 4% | 64 | 441 | Rockwell B89 Min | 0.308 | 8.525 | | | ||||
| Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | 260 Brass H10 Extra Spring | No | 95 | 655 | 3% | 65 | 448 | Rockwell B91 Min | 0.308 | 8.525 | | | ||||
| 270 | 270 Brass has a range of benefits including good corrosion resistance, formability, and strength, making it an excellent option for pump cylinders, heat exchangers, fasteners, and tubing for industrial projects. It hot forms easily and is stronger than 260 Brass while still retaining a solid amount of electrical conductivity. | Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | Automotive, electrical, locks, fasteners, heat exchangers, pump cylinders, industrial projects | 270 Brass Annealed | No | 45 | 310 | 50 | 35 | 241 | N/A | 0.306 | 8.470 | | | |
| Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | 270 Brass H1, 1/4 Hard | No | 49 | 338 | 43% | 40 | 276 | Rockwell B40 Min | 0.306 | 8.470 | | | ||||
| Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | 270 Brass H2, 1/2 Hard | No | 57 | 393 | 25% | 50 | 345 | Rockwell B60 Min | 0.306 | 8.470 | | | ||||
| Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | 270 Brass H3, 3/4 Hard | No | 64 | 441 | 12% | 58 | 400 | Rockwell B72 Min | 0.306 | 8.470 | | | ||||
| Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | 270 Brass H4, Full Hard | No | 71 | 490 | 8% | 60 | 414 | Rockwell B79 Min | 0.306 | 8.470 | | | ||||
| Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | 270 Brass H6, Extra Hard | No | 83 | 572 | 5% | 61 | 421 | Rockwell B85 Min | 0.306 | 8.470 | | | ||||
| Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | 270 Brass H8 Spring | No | 91 | 627 | 4% | 62 | 427 | Rockwell B89 Min | 0.306 | 8.470 | | | ||||
| Nickel, Chrome, Tin, Gold, Silver | 270 Brass H10 Extra Spring | No | 95 | 655 | 3% | 65 | 448 | Rockwell B91 Min | 0.306 | 8.470 | | | ||||
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| 172 | 172 combines formability with high strength properties when aged. It exhibits higher strength and hardness compared to commercial copper alloys and appears in applications such as automotive parts, switches, connectors, and springs. | Copper, Nickel, Tin, Gold, Silver | Springs, connectors, switches, automotive parts | C172 Annealed (After Heat Treat) | No | 60 – 78 (165 – 195) | 414-538 | 35% – 65% (3% -15%) | 28 – 60 (140 – 175) | 193-414 | Rockwell B45 – B78 (Rockwell C36 Min) | 0.298 | 8.249 | | | |
| Copper, Nickel, Tin, Gold, Silver | C172 1/4 Hard (After Heat Treat) | No | 75 – 88 (175 – 205) | 517-607 | 15% – 40% (3% -10%) | 60 – 80 (150 – 185) | 414-551 | Rockwell B68 – B90 (Rockwell C36 Min) | 0.298 | 8.249 | | | ||||
| Copper, Nickel, Tin, Gold, Silver | C172 1/2 Hard (After Heat Treat) | No | 85 – 100 (185 – 215) | 586-689 | 9% – 30% (1% – 8%) | 75 – 95 (160 – 195) | 517-655 | Rockwell B88 – B96 (Rockwell C38 Min) | 0.298 | 8.249 | | | ||||
| Copper, Nickel, Tin, Gold, Silver | C172 Hard (After Heat Treat) | No | 100 – 130 (190 – 220) | 689-896 | 2% – 18% (1% – 6%) | 90 – 112 (165 – 205) | 620-772 | Rockwell B96 – B104 (Rockwell C38 Min) | 0.298 | 8.249 | | | ||||
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| Summary | Recommended Finishes? | Applications | Conditions Available | Bend Rating | Magnetic? | Tensile Strength Minimum | Elongation Minimum (% 2″ Gauge) | Yield Strength Minimum (0.2% offset) | Hardness (Min-Max) | Density | Corrosion Resistance | Cost? | ||||
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| 510 | Alloy C510 has good strength, solderability, formability and stress relaxation characteristics. It works well in applications including fasteners, contacts, switches, springs, and electronic parts. | Copper, Nickel, Tin, Gold, Silver | Electronic parts, springs, switches, contacts, fasteners | Phosphor Bronze C510 Annealed | No | 46 Min | 317 | 64% | 13 Min | 90 | Rockwell B12-64 | 0.318 | 8.802 | | | |
| Copper, Nickel, Tin, Gold, Silver | C510 H02 1/2 Hard | No | 66-80 | 455-551 | 24% | 54 | 372 | Rockwell B60-85 | 0.318 | 8.802 | | | ||||
| Copper, Nickel, Tin, Gold, Silver | C510 H04 Hard Tempered | No | 84-91 | 579-627 | 14% | 80 | 552 | Rockwell B84-93 | 0.318 | 8.802 | | | ||||
| Copper, Nickel, Tin, Gold, Silver | C510 H06 Extra Hard | No | 90-103 | 620-710 | 7% | 88 | 607 | Rockwell B89-96 | 0.318 | 8.802 | | | ||||
| Copper, Nickel, Tin, Gold, Silver | C510 H08 Spring Temper | No | 95-110 | 655-758 | 5% | 93 | 641 | Rockwell B92-98 | 0.318 | 8.802 | | | ||||
| Copper, Nickel, Tin, Gold, Silver | C510 H10 Extra Spring Temper | No | 100-114 | 689-786 | 2% | 95 | 655 | Rockwell B94-99 | 0.318 | 8.802 | | | ||||
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| Summary | Recommended Finishes? | Applications | Conditions Available | Bend Rating | Magnetic? | Tensile Strength Minimum | Elongation Minimum (% 2″ Gauge) | Yield Strength Minimum (0.2% offset) | Hardness (Min-Max) | Density | Corrosion Resistance | Cost? | ||||
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| 1100 | Aluminum 1100 is one of the softest aluminum alloys, which makes it unsuitable for high-pressure or high-strength applications. It is frequently cold-worked, but can be hot-worked as well. Most often, it is shaped by processes that do not require the use of high heat, such as spinning, stamping, and drawing. | Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Fin stock, heat exchanger fins, spun hollowware, dials and name plates, decorative parts, giftware, cooking utensils, rivets and reflectors, sheet metal work | Aluminum 1100 0 Temper (Annealed) | No | 13 | 90 | 40% | 5 | 34 | Brinell 23 | 0.098 | 2.713 | | | |
| Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Aluminum 1100 H12 (1/4 Hard) | No | 14 | 97 | 12% | 11 | 76 | Brinell 28 | 0.098 | 2.713 | | | ||||
| Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Aluminum 1100 H14 (1/2 Hard) | No | 18 | 124 | 10% | 16 | 110 | Brinell 32 | 0.098 | 2.713 | | | ||||
| 2024 | 2024 is a heat-treatable aluminum alloy with copper as the primary alloying element. It’s commonly used in aerospace applications, like aircraft structures, for its high strength and fatigue resistance. | Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Aircraft structural components, aircraft fittings, hardware, truck wheels, parts for the transportation industry | Aluminum 2024-O | No | 30 | 207 | 10-20% | 14 | 97 | Brinell 49 | 0.1 | 2.768 | | | |
| Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Aluminum 2024-T3 | No | 63 | 434 | 10-15% | 42 | 290 | Rockwell B75 | 0.1 | 2.768 | | | ||||
| Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Aluminum 2024-T4 | No | 62 | 427 | 12-15% | 40 | 276 | Rockwell B75 | 0.1 | 2.768 | | | ||||
| Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Aluminum 2024-T6 | No | 64 | 441 | 5% | 50 | 345 | Rockwell B78 | 0.1 | 2.768 | | | ||||
| 3003 | Aluminum 3003 alloy has good corrosion resistance and moderate strength, which can be increased by cold working. | Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Ductwork, chemical equipment, general sheet metal work | Aluminum 3003 0 Temper (Annealed) | No | 14 | 97 | 18% | 5 | 34 | Brinell 28 | 0.099 | 2.740 | | | |
| Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Aluminum 3003 H12 (1/4 Hard) | No | 17 | 117 | 3% | 12 | 83 | Brinell 35 | 0.099 | 2.740 | | | ||||
| Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Aluminum 3003 H14 (1/2 Hard) | No | 20 | 138 | 2% | 17 | 117 | Brinell 40 | 0.099 | 2.740 | | | ||||
| 5005 | Alloy 5005 is a non-heat-treatable 0.8% magnesium alloy that is available in flat rolled coil, plate, and sheet from an array of producing mills. The 5000-series alloys have high strengths because of the addition of magnesium, with 5005 having a very small amount, making it the least strong of this series. | Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Architectural applications, general sheet metal work, high strength foil | Aluminum 5005 0 Temper (Annealed) | No | 18 | 124 | 25% | 6 | 41 | Brinell 28 | 0.098 | 2.713 | | | |
| Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Aluminum 5005 H12 (1/4 Hard) | No | 20 | 138 | 10% | 19 | 131 | Brinell 38 | 0.098 | 2.713 | | | ||||
| Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Aluminum 5005 H14 (1/2 Hard) | No | 23 | 159 | 6% | 22 | 152 | Brinell 43 | 0.098 | 2.713 | | | ||||
| 5052 | Aluminum alloy 5052 contains nominally 2.5% magnesium and 0.25% chromium. It has medium static strength, good weldability and workability, high fatigue strength, and excellent corrosion resistance, which is ideal for marine applications. 5052 has the excellent thermal conductivity and low-density features that appear in other aluminum alloys. | Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Architecture, general sheet metal work, heat exchangers | Aluminum 5052 O (Annealed) | No | 28 | 193 | 30% | 13 | 90 | Brinell 47 | 0.097 | 2.685 | | | |
| Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Aluminum 5052 H32 (1/4 Hard) | No | 31 | 214 | 4-10% | 23 | 159 | Brinell 60 | 0.097 | 2.685 | | | ||||
| Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Aluminum 5052 H34 (1/2 Hard) | No | 34 | 234 | 3-8% | 26 | 179 | Brinell 68 | 0.097 | 2.685 | | | ||||
| Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Aluminum 5052 H36 (3/4 Hard) | No | 37 | 255 | 2-4% | 29 | 200 | Brinell 73 | 0.097 | 2.685 | | | ||||
| Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Aluminum 5052 H38 (Full Hard) | No | 39 | 269 | 2-4% | 32 | 221 | Brinell 77 | 0.097 | 2.685 | | | ||||
| 6061 | One of the most adaptable of the heat-treatable alloys, 6061 is a precipitation-hardened aluminum alloy with silicon and magnesium as its primary alloying elements. It is favored for its excellent corrosion resistance, good toughness, and medium to high strength requirements. | Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Building products, electrical products, piping, recreational products | Aluminum 6061-O | No | 18 | 124 | 25% | 8 | 55 | Brinell 33 | 0.098 | 2.713 | | | |
| Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Aluminum 6061-T4 | No | 35 | 241 | 22% | 21 | 145 | Brinell 63 | 0.098 | 2.713 | | | ||||
| Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Aluminum 6061-T6 | No | 45 | 310 | 12% | 40 | 276 | Rockwell B53 | 0.098 | 2.713 | | | ||||
| 7075 | Aluminum 7075 has zinc as the main alloying element. While it has average machinability and less corrosion resistance compared to many other aluminum alloys, it has a strength comparable to many steels, low density, excellent thermal properties, ability to be polished, and good fatigue strength. It’s commonly used in mold tool manufacture. | Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Aircraft fittings, gears and shafts, missile parts, regulating valve parts, worm gears, aerospace/defense applications | Aluminum 7075-O | No | 33 | 228 | 16% | 15 | 103 | Brinell 59 | 0.098 | 2.713 | | | |
| Anodize, Alodyne, Phosphate | Aluminum 7075-T6 | No | 83 | 572 | 11% | 73 | 503 | Rockwell B82 | 0.098 | 2.713 | | | ||||
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| Summary | Recommended Finishes? | Applications | Conditions Available | Bend Rating | Magnetic? | Tensile Strength Minimum | Elongation Minimum (% 2″ Gauge) | Yield Strength Minimum (0.2% offset) | Hardness (Min-Max) | Density | Corrosion Resistance | Cost? | ||||
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| Grade 1 | The first of four commercially pure titanium grades, Grade 1 Titanium is the most ductile and softest compared to the others. It also maintains high impact toughness, great corrosion resistance, and excellent formability. | Anodize, Hardcoat | Chemical processing, architecture, medical, marine, automotive, aircraft | Grade 1 Titanium Annealed | Yes | 35 | 241 | 24% | 25-45 | 172 | Rockwell B70-B120 | 0.163 | 4.506 | | | |
| Grade 2 | Grade 2 Titanium shares many of the same qualities as Grade 1, while being slightly stronger. It has wide availability and varied usability, leading it to often being called the “workhorse” out of the four. Similar to Grade 1, Grade 2 Titanium is corrosion resistant. | Anodize, Hardcoat | Architecture, medical, marine, exhaust, chemical, automotive, aircraft | Grade 2 Titanium Annealed | Yes | 50 | 345 | 20% | 40-65 | 276 | Rockwell B98-200 | 0.163 | 4.506 | | | |
| Grade 3 | Grade 3 Titanium is stronger and maintains higher mechanicals than Grades 1 and 2, while only being slightly less formable. It is the least used out of the four, but is still essential for many applications. | Anodize, Hardcoat | Aerospace, chemical, medical, marine | Grade 3 Titanium Annealed | Yes | 65 | 448 | 18% | 55-80 | 379 | Rockwell B26-266 | 0.163 | 4.506 | | | |
| Grade 4 | Grade 4 Titanium offers a range of benefits including excellent weldability, formability, and corrosion resistance. Out of the four grades of commercially pure titanium, it is the strongest one. | Anodize, Hardcoat | Medical, cryogenic, surgical equipment, heat exchange | Grade 4 Titanium Annealed | Yes | 80 | 552 | 15% | 70-90 | 483 | Rockwell B23-265 | 0.163 | 4.506 | | | |
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