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Steel & Stainless Steel

Carbon steel, alloy steel, and various stainless steel grades for strength and corrosion resistance.

Density: 7.85-8.05 g/cm³ Strength: High Corrosion: Varies
Common Grades:
304/316 4140 1018 4340
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Aluminum Alloys

Lightweight aluminum alloys offering excellent strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance.

Density: 2.68-2.85 g/cm³ Strength: Medium-High Corrosion: Excellent
Common Grades:
6061 7075 5052 2024
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Titanium Alloys

High-performance titanium alloys for aerospace, medical and high-stress applications.

Density: 4.43-4.51 g/cm³ Strength: Very High Corrosion: Excellent
Common Grades:
Ti-6Al-4V CP Grade 2 Ti-6Al-4V ELI Ti-3Al-2.5V
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Copper Alloys

Brass, bronze and other copper alloys offering excellent conductivity and machinability.

Density: 8.4-8.9 g/cm³ Strength: Medium Conductivity: Excellent
Common Grades:
C36000 C46400 C51000 C11000
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Nickel Alloys

High-temperature and corrosion-resistant alloys for extreme environments.

Density: 8.2-8.9 g/cm³ Heat Resist: Excellent Corrosion: Excellent
Common Grades:
Inconel 718 Monel 400 Hastelloy C276 Incoloy 825
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Plastics & Polymers

Engineering plastics for components requiring electrical insulation, low friction, or chemical resistance.

Density: 0.9-1.4 g/cm³ Strength: Low-Medium Chem Resist: Excellent
Common Grades:
PEEK PTFE Nylon 6/6 Delrin
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Complete Materials Database

Detailed specifications for all materials we work with. Click on any material for full details.

Material Name Category Density (g/cm³) Tensile Strength (MPa) Yield Strength (MPa) Hardness Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K) Applications Standards
304 Stainless Steel Stainless Steel 8.0 515 205 B80 16.2 Food processing, medical, architectural ASTM A240, AISI 304
316 Stainless Steel Stainless Steel 8.0 520 205 B80 16.3 Marine, chemical processing ASTM A240, AISI 316
4140 Alloy Steel Alloy Steel 7.85 655 415 HRC 28-32 42.6 Axles, gears, bolts ASTM A29, AISI 4140
6061 Aluminum Aluminum 2.70 310 276 HB 95 167 Aerospace, automotive, bicycles ASTM B221, AA6061
7075 Aluminum Aluminum 2.81 572 503 HB 150 130 Aircraft structures, missile parts ASTM B221, AA7075
Ti-6Al-4V Titanium 4.43 950 880 HRC 36 6.7 Aerospace, medical implants ASTM B348, AMS 4928
C36000 Brass Copper Alloy 8.50 310-500 100-350 HRB 65-85 121 Plumbing, electrical connectors ASTM B16, UNS C36000
Inconel 718 Nickel Alloy 8.19 1275 1035 HRC 45 11.4 Gas turbines, rocket engines ASTM B637, AMS 5662

Material Selection Guide

Choose the right material based on your specific application requirements.

Strength & Weight

  • High Strength, Lightweight: Titanium alloys (Ti-6Al-4V)
  • Good Strength/Weight Ratio: Aluminum alloys (7075, 6061)
  • Maximum Strength: Alloy steels (4140, 4340)
  • Wear Resistance: Tool steels, hardened alloys

Corrosion Resistance

  • Seawater/Chemical: 316 Stainless Steel, Monel
  • Food/Grade: 304 Stainless Steel
  • Atmospheric: Aluminum alloys with anodizing
  • High Temp Oxidation: Inconel, Hastelloy

Conductivity & Machinability

  • Electrical Conductivity: Copper, brass (C36000)
  • Thermal Conductivity: Aluminum, copper alloys
  • Easy Machining: Free-cutting brass, 1215 steel
  • Hard Machining: Titanium, hardened steels

High Temperature

  • 600-800°C: Inconel 718, Hastelloy
  • 300-600°C: Stainless steels (316, 321)
  • Up to 300°C: Titanium alloys
  • High Temp Plastics: PEEK, PTFE
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