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BS CEW3BK vs BS CEW5BK
Property comparison of BS CEW3BK and BS CEW5BK, both carbon steel.
| Property | BS CEW3BK | BS CEW5BK | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 360 MPa | 480 MPa | +33% |
| Tensile strength | 450 MPa | 600 MPa | +33% |
| Elongation | 6 % | 4 % | -33% |
| Elastic modulus | 206,000 MPa | 206,000 MPa | 0% |
| Shear modulus | 80,000 MPa | 80,000 MPa | 0% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
| Density | 7,860 kg/m³ | 7,860 kg/m³ | 0% |
| Thermal conductivity | 70 W/m·K | 70 W/m·K | 0% |
| Specific heat | 454 J/kg·K | 454 J/kg·K | 0% |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 0.000012 1/K | 0.000012 1/K | 0% |
| Melting point | 1,480 °C | 1,480 °C | 0% |
Difference is BS CEW5BK relative to BS CEW3BK. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
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BS CEW3BK
- standard
- BS
BS CEW5BK
- standard
- BS
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