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Steel SAE 51431 vs Steel SAE 5150
Property comparison of Steel SAE 51431 and Steel SAE 5150, both carbon steel.
| Property | Steel SAE 51431 | Steel SAE 5150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield strength | 655 MPa | 357 MPa | -45% |
| Tensile strength | 862 MPa | 676 MPa | -22% |
| Elongation | 20 % | 22 % | +10% |
| Elastic modulus | 200,000 MPa | 207,000 MPa | +4% |
| Shear modulus | 769,000 MPa | 79,000 MPa | -90% |
| Poisson ratio | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
| Density | 8,030 kg/m³ | 7,860 kg/m³ | -2% |
| Brinell hardness | 260 HB | 197 HB | -24% |
| Thermal conductivity | 51.9 W/m·K | 51.9 W/m·K | 0% |
| Specific heat | 463 J/kg·K | 465 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 5150 relative to Steel SAE 51431. 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 51431
- standard
- ANSI
- heat treatment
- annealed
Steel SAE 5150
- standard
- ANSI
- heat treatment
- annealed
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