Workpiece materialDensity (grams/cc)Yield strength
(psi)Tensile strength (psi)Hardness (HRC)
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Iron
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5.2 to 7.0
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5.1*103 to 2.3*104
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7.3*103 to 2.9*104
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40 to 70
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Low alloy steel
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6.3 to 7.4
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1.5*104 to 2.9*104
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2.00*104 to 4.4*104
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60 to 100
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Alloyed steel
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6.8 to 7.4
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2.6*104 to 8.4*104
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2.9*104 to 9.4*104
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60 and up
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Stainless steel
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6.3 to 7.6
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3.6*104 to 7.3*104
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4.4*104 to 8.7*104
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60 and up
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Bronze
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5.5 to 7.5
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1.1*104 to 2.9*104
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1.5*104 to 4.4*104
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50 to 70
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Brass
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7.0 to 7.9
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1.1*104 to 2.9*104
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1.6*104 to 3.5*104
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60
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