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BS CFS3NBK vs BS CFS6NBK
Property comparison of BS CFS3NBK and BS CFS6NBK, both carbon steel.
| Property | BS CFS3NBK | BS CFS6NBK | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 215 MPa | 280 MPa | +30% |
| Tensile strength | 360 MPa | 460 MPa | +28% |
| Elongation | 24 % | 21 % | -13% |
| 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 CFS6NBK relative to BS CFS3NBK. 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 CFS3NBK
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- BS
BS CFS6NBK
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- BS
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