NF Z8CA7 vs SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel (Cold drawn)
Property comparison of NF Z8CA7 and SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel (Cold drawn), both carbon steel.
| Property | NF Z8CA7 | SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel (Cold drawn) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 240 MPa | 415 MPa | +73% |
| Tensile strength | 440 MPa | 540 MPa | +23% |
| Elongation | 24 % | 10 % | -58% |
| Elastic modulus | 206,000 MPa | 200,000 MPa | -3% |
| Shear modulus | 80,000 MPa | 76,923 MPa | -4% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
| Density | 7,860 kg/m³ | 7,850 kg/m³ | 0% |
| Thermal conductivity | 51.9 W/m·K | 67.3 W/m·K | +30% |
| Specific heat | 460 J/kg·K | 456 J/kg·K | -1% |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 0.000012 1/K | 0.000012 1/K | 0% |
| Melting point | 1,480 °C | 1,480 °C | 0% |
Difference is SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel (Cold drawn) relative to NF Z8CA7. 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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- NF
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- SAE
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- 12L14
- heat treatment
- Cold drawn
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