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Cross-reference UNS, EN/DIN (CW codes), ISO, and JIS designations with rigorous substitution warnings.
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Screen alloys by quantitative yield strength, % IACS conductivity, density, and thermal conductivity.
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Stress (MPa ↔ ksi), density, temperature conversion, and ASTM E140 hardness governance rules.
Key Verified Engineering Materials (Primary Industrial Grades)
Representative specifications across copper, carbon/alloy steel, stainless steel, and aluminum with item-level provenance and explicit condition qualification.
| Grade • Identifier | Material Family | Standard Identifiers | Tensile Strength (UTS) | Yield Strength (YS) | Status | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11000 ETP CopperElectrolytic Tough Pitch | Copper Alloys · Pure Copper | UNS: C11000COMMERCIAL: Electrolytic Tough PitchCOMMERCIAL: ETP | 289.6 MPa1/2 Hard (H02) | 206.8 MPa1/4 Hard (H01) | VERIFIED | |
| SAE 1018 Carbon Steel | Steel · Carbon Steel | SAE: 1018AISI: 1018SPECIFICATION: SAE 1018 Carbon Steel Engineering Datasheet | 399.9 MPaHot rolled (estimated minimum) | 220.6 MPaHot rolled (estimated minimum) | VERIFIED | |
| SAE 4140 Alloy Steel | Steel · Alloy Steel | SAE: 4140AISI: 4140SPECIFICATION: SAE 4140 Alloy Steel Engineering Datasheet | 930 MPaQuenched and tempered (voestalpine supply) | 740 MPaQuenched and tempered (voestalpine supply) | VERIFIED | |
| SAE 52100 Alloy Steel | Steel · Alloy Steel | SAE: 52100SPECIFICATION: SAE 52100 Alloy Steel Engineering Datasheet | 690 MPaSpheroidize Annealed Bar | 415 MPaSpheroidize Annealed Bar | VERIFIED | |
| 304 Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel · Austenitic | TYPE: 304UNS: S30400SPECIFICATION: 304 Stainless Steel Engineering Datasheet | 517.1 MPaASTM requirements (producer sheet) | 206.8 MPaASTM requirements (producer sheet) | VERIFIED | |
| 316L Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel · Austenitic | TYPE: 316LUNS: S31603SPECIFICATION: 316L Stainless Steel Engineering Datasheet | 482.6 MPaASTM requirements at room temperature (producer sheet) | 172.4 MPaASTM requirements at room temperature (producer sheet) | VERIFIED | |
| 17-4 PH (630) Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel · Precipitation Hardening | COMMERCIAL: 17-4 PHTYPE: 630UNS: S17400 | 1379 MPaH900 | 1275.5 MPaH900 | VERIFIED | |
| 6061 AluminumAA 6061 | Aluminum & Aluminum Alloys · Wrought Aluminum Alloys | AA: 6061UNS: A96061ISO: AlMg1SiCu | 124 MPaO Temper | 55 MPaO Temper | VERIFIED | |
| 7075 AluminumAA 7075 | Aluminum & Aluminum Alloys · Wrought Aluminum Alloys | AA: 7075UNS: A97075ISO: AlZn5.5MgCu | 228 MPaO Temper | 103 MPaO Temper | VERIFIED |
Verified Material Families (105 Production Materials)
Primary metallurgical categories with standardized composition and condition-qualified properties.
Stainless steels grouped by metallurgical family; source-specific chemistry and processing conditions remain attached to each grade.
Iron-carbon alloys with carbon content typically under 2.1 wt%, categorized into carbon steels, alloy steels, stainless steels, and tool steels.
Lightweight non-ferrous alloys with high specific strength, excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, and corrosion resistance.
Alloys possessing superior thermal and electrical conductivity, excellent corrosion resistance, and good machinability.
High-Demand Verified Engineering Comparisons
Compare alloys with explicit metallurgical context and discrete hardness scales.
Selection between general-purpose weldable aluminum and ultra-high-strength aerospace zinc-alloyed aluminum.
Structural load capacity versus architectural extrusion complexity and anodized cosmetic surface finish.
Sheet metal bending radii and marine salt-spray endurance vs CNC machining rigidity and structural strength.
Compare source-specific carbon limits and plate mechanical requirements; the low-carbon grade remains a distinct identity, not an automatic substitute.
Compare source-specific carbon limits and plate mechanical requirements; the low-carbon grade remains a distinct identity, not an automatic substitute.
Fatigue crack growth resistance and fracture toughness (tension applications) vs peak static compressive and tensile yield strength.