Overview
Structural alloys are metallic materials engineered to provide specific mechanical properties suitable for load-bearing applications. These alloys are widely used in construction, manufacturing, and various industries where strength, durability, and reliability are crucial.
Typical Uses
Cylinders, marine propulsion, rolls, shaft sleeves.
MetalTek Grade
WC 6
Poured At:
Carondelet Division, Sandusky International Division, Wisconsin Centrifugal Division, Wisconsin Investcast Division
Similar Specifications
Cast UNS: J24054
Cast Grade: 10B
Cast ASTM: A217
Typical Chemical Composition (% by wt.)
Aluminum: n/a
Carbon: 0.05-0.20
Chromium: 1.00-1.50
Manganese: 0.50-0.80
Iron: BAL
Copper: n/a
Nickel: n/a
Lead: n/a
Tin: n/a
Silicon: 0.6
Zinc: n/a
Other: Mo 0.45-0.65
Minimum Mechanical Properties
Heat Treatment: Normalize And Temper
Frequently Asked Questions
Alloy steels are steels alloyed with elements such as chromium, nickel, molybdenum, or vanadium to improve mechanical properties and performance.
Alloy steels are used in aerospace structures, pressure vessels, pipelines, tools, and machinery requiring high strength and toughness.
Alloy steel differs from carbon steel by the addition of alloying elements like chromium, nickel, and molybdenum to improve mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.
Types include low-alloy steel (up to 8% alloying elements) and high-alloy steel (above 8%), tailored for strength, wear resistance, or toughness.
Commonly added elements include chromium, nickel, molybdenum, vanadium, manganese, silicon, and boron to enhance strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance.