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Steel SAE 1060 vs Steel SAE 1080
Property comparison of Steel SAE 1060 and Steel SAE 1080, both carbon steel.
| Property | Steel SAE 1060 | Steel SAE 1080 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 779 MPa | 979 MPa | +26% |
| Tensile strength | 1,103 MPa | 1,303 MPa | +18% |
| Elongation | 13 % | 12 % | -8% |
| 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 | 321 HB | 388 HB | +21% |
| Thermal conductivity | 51.9 W/m·K | 47.4 W/m·K | -9% |
| Specific heat | 467 J/kg·K | 470 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 Steel SAE 1080 relative to Steel SAE 1060. 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 1060
- standard
- ANSI
- heat treatment
- tempered at 600 F
Steel SAE 1080
- standard
- ANSI
- heat treatment
- tempered at 600 F
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