Brinell Hardness How well the material resists deforming, such as scratching. Sometimes used as an indicator of mechanical properties such as tensile strength and machinability.
How well the material resists deforming, such as scratching. Sometimes used as an indicator of mechanical properties such as tensile strength and machinability.
Tensile Strength The maximum force per unit area that an alloy can endure during pulling before it breaks.
The maximum force per unit area that an alloy can endure during pulling before it breaks.
Yield Strength The maximum force per unit area than an alloy can endure during pulling before it starts to plastically deform (ie. bend).
The maximum force per unit area than an alloy can endure during pulling before it starts to plastically deform (ie. bend).
Elongation A measure of an alloys ductility. The percent change in length from before a stress is applied until the stress causes a fracture in the material.
A measure of an alloys ductility. The percent change in length from before a stress is applied until the stress causes a fracture in the material.
Heat processing steps needed to meet the properties described in the alloy’s specification.
Heat processing steps needed to meet the properties described in the alloy’s specification.