304 Stainless Steel Properties: SS304 Composition, Density, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Hardness, Modulus of Elasticity vs SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
Ratings Comparison
Strength
304 Stainless Steel Properties: SS304 Composition, Density, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Hardness, Modulus of Elasticity
6/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
8/10
Corrosion Resistance
304 Stainless Steel Properties: SS304 Composition, Density, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Hardness, Modulus of Elasticity
7/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
3/10
Lightweight
304 Stainless Steel Properties: SS304 Composition, Density, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Hardness, Modulus of Elasticity
5/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
5/10
Machinability
304 Stainless Steel Properties: SS304 Composition, Density, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Hardness, Modulus of Elasticity
4/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
5/10
Cost Efficiency
304 Stainless Steel Properties: SS304 Composition, Density, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Hardness, Modulus of Elasticity
6/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
9/10
Temperature Resistance
304 Stainless Steel Properties: SS304 Composition, Density, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Hardness, Modulus of Elasticity
7/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
7/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | 304 Stainless Steel Properties: SS304 Composition, Density, Yield Strength, Thermal Conductivity, Hardness, Modulus of Elasticity | SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Base | Stainless Steel | Steel |
| Tensile Strength | 585.0 MPa | 1025.0 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 235.0 MPa | 650.0 MPa |
| Elongation | 60.0 % | 18.2 % |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 149.0 HB | 285.0 HB |
| Elastic Modulus | — | — |
| Density | — | — |
| Melting Point | — | — |
| Thermal Conductivity | — | — |
| Weldable | — | — |
| Heat Treatable | — | — |
| Magnetic | — | — |