Material Properties

Detailed property data sheets for common engineering metals and plastics: mechanical, physical, and thermal properties for each material, grade by grade.

📐 Plastics 9

ABS PropertiesABS properties ABS is a common, economical thermoplastic with a good balance of toughness, rigidity, and surface finish. It is […]Delrin (Acetal) PropertiesDelrin (Acetal / POM) properties Delrin is the trade name for acetal homopolymer (POM), an engineering thermoplastic prized for its […]HDPE PropertiesHDPE properties HDPE is high-density polyethylene, a tough, lightweight, chemically resistant thermoplastic. It is inexpensive, easy to weld and fabricate, […]Nylon 6/6 PropertiesNylon 6/6 properties Nylon 6/6 is a strong, tough engineering thermoplastic with good wear resistance and a relatively high service […]PEEK PropertiesPEEK properties PEEK is a premium high-performance thermoplastic combining high strength, stiffness, and an exceptional service temperature with excellent chemical […]Polycarbonate PropertiesPolycarbonate properties Polycarbonate is a tough, transparent engineering thermoplastic with exceptional impact resistance, far higher than glass or acrylic. It […]PTFE (Teflon) PropertiesPTFE (Teflon) properties PTFE, known by the brand Teflon, has the lowest friction of any solid and outstanding chemical and […]PVC PropertiesPVC (Rigid) properties PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a low-cost, rigid thermoplastic with good chemical resistance and self-extinguishing flame behavior. Rigid […]UHMW PropertiesUHMW Polyethylene properties UHMW is ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, a tough, slippery plastic with outstanding wear and impact resistance and […]

📐 Steel 8

1018 Steel Properties1018 Steel properties 1018 is a low-carbon mild steel, one of the most common general-purpose steels. It is easy to […]1020 Steel Properties1020 Steel properties 1020 is a low-carbon mild steel very similar to 1018, with a slightly different carbon and manganese […]1045 Steel Properties1045 Steel properties 1045 is a medium-carbon steel that is stronger and harder than mild steels like 1018, while still […]4140 Steel Properties4140 Steel properties 4140 is a chromium-molybdenum (chromoly) alloy steel known for its strength, toughness, and deep hardenability. It is […]4340 Steel Properties4340 Steel properties 4340 is a nickel-chromium-molybdenum alloy steel prized for its exceptional strength and toughness, even in large sections. […]A36 Steel PropertiesA36 Steel properties A36 is the standard structural carbon steel for plates, beams, angles, and channels in construction and fabrication. […]A514 Steel PropertiesA514 Steel properties A514, often known by the trade name T-1, is a quenched-and-tempered high-strength structural steel with a 100 […]A572 Grade 50 Steel PropertiesA572 Grade 50 Steel properties A572 Grade 50 is a high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) structural steel. Small alloy additions give it […]

📐 Material Comparisons 7

1018 vs 1045 Steel1018 and 1045 are common carbon steels that differ mainly in carbon content. That single difference drives their strength, hardness, […]304 vs 316 Stainless Steel304 and 316 are the two most widely used stainless steels. They look identical, but 316 adds molybdenum for far […]6061 vs 7075 Aluminum6061 and 7075 are the two most common aluminum alloys, but they serve very different roles. 6061 is the versatile […]A36 vs 4140 SteelA36 and 4140 sit at opposite ends of the steel spectrum. A36 is an inexpensive structural mild steel; 4140 is […]ABS vs PolycarbonateABS and polycarbonate are common engineering plastics often considered for the same parts. Polycarbonate is far tougher and clearer; ABS […]Brass vs BronzeBrass and bronze are both copper alloys that are easy to confuse. Brass is copper and zinc; bronze is copper […]Delrin vs UHMWDelrin and UHMW are both popular machinable plastics, but they behave very differently. Delrin is rigid and precise; UHMW is […]

📐 Aluminum 5

2024-T3 Aluminum Properties2024-T3 Aluminum properties 2024 is a high-strength aluminum-copper alloy widely used in aircraft structures. In the T3 temper it offers […]5052 Aluminum Properties5052 Aluminum properties 5052 is an aluminum-magnesium alloy with excellent corrosion resistance, especially in marine environments, and good formability. It […]6061-T6 Aluminum Properties6061-T6 Aluminum properties 6061 is the most widely used structural aluminum alloy, offering a good balance of strength, corrosion resistance, […]6063-T5 Aluminum Properties6063-T5 Aluminum properties 6063 is an aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy known for its excellent extrudability and smooth surface finish. It is the […]7075-T6 Aluminum Properties7075-T6 Aluminum properties 7075 is a high-strength aluminum-zinc alloy, among the strongest aluminum alloys available, approaching the strength of some […]

📐 Browse by Property 5

Hardest Engineering MaterialsThese are the hardest materials in our library, ranked by the hardness they can reach. Medium-carbon and alloy steels lead […]Highest Thermal Conductivity MaterialsWhen you need to move heat, these are the best conductors in our library, ranked by thermal conductivity. Copper and […]Highest Yield Strength MaterialsThese are the highest yield strength materials in our library, ranked by typical usable yield strength. Steel and titanium alloys […]Lightest Engineering MaterialsThese are the lightest materials in our library, ranked by density. Engineering plastics are lightest, and among metals aluminum and […]Most Corrosion Resistant MaterialsThese materials resist corrosion best, ranked from most to least resistant. Titanium and inert plastics top the list, while plain […]

📐 Stainless Steel 4

17-4 PH Stainless Steel Properties17-4 PH Stainless Steel properties 17-4 PH is a precipitation-hardening martensitic stainless steel that combines high strength with good corrosion […]301 Stainless Steel Properties301 Stainless Steel properties 301 is an austenitic stainless steel that work-hardens rapidly, gaining strength as it is cold-worked. This […]304 Stainless Steel Properties304 Stainless Steel properties 304 is the most widely used stainless steel, an austenitic grade with excellent corrosion resistance, formability, […]316 Stainless Steel Properties316 Stainless Steel properties 316 is an austenitic stainless steel with added molybdenum, giving it superior resistance to chlorides, salt, […]

📐 Copper Alloys 3

Brass PropertiesBrass properties Brass is a copper-zinc alloy valued for its machinability, corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity, and attractive gold color. The […]Bronze PropertiesBronze properties Bronze is a copper alloy, traditionally with tin, valued for its hardness, wear resistance, and low friction. Phosphor […]Copper PropertiesCopper properties Copper is a pure metal prized above all for its outstanding electrical and thermal conductivity, second only to […]

📐 Titanium 2

Titanium Grade 2 PropertiesTitanium Grade 2 properties Titanium Grade 2 is commercially pure titanium, the most widely used unalloyed grade. It combines moderate […]Titanium Grade 5 PropertiesTitanium Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) properties Grade 5, the alloy Ti-6Al-4V, is the most widely used titanium alloy, accounting for most […]

📐 Cast Iron 1

Gray Cast Iron PropertiesGray Cast Iron properties Gray cast iron is the most common cast iron, named for the gray fracture surface caused […]

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