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Steel SAE 1050 vs Steel SAE 1060
Property comparison of Steel SAE 1050 and Steel SAE 1060, both carbon steel.
| Property | Steel SAE 1050 | Steel SAE 1060 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 414 MPa | 483 MPa | +17% |
| Tensile strength | 724 MPa | 814 MPa | +12% |
| Elongation | 20 % | 17 % | -15% |
| Elastic modulus | 207,000 MPa | 207,000 MPa | 0% |
| Shear modulus | 79,000 MPa | 79,000 MPa | 0% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
| Density | 7,860 kg/m³ | 7,860 kg/m³ | 0% |
| Brinell hardness | 229 HB | 241 HB | +5% |
| Thermal conductivity | 54 W/m·K | 51.9 W/m·K | -4% |
| Specific heat | 465 J/kg·K | 467 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 Steel SAE 1060 relative to Steel SAE 1050. Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
Identification
Steel SAE 1050
- standard
- ANSI
- heat treatment
- as-rolled
Steel SAE 1060
- standard
- ANSI
- heat treatment
- as-rolled
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