AISI 12L14 Steel Properties – SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel Equivalent Material vs SAE AISI 4140 Steel Properties, Material Heat Treatment, Rockwell Hardness
Ratings Comparison
Strength
AISI 12L14 Steel Properties – SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel Equivalent Material
5/10
SAE AISI 4140 Steel Properties, Material Heat Treatment, Rockwell Hardness
8/10
Corrosion Resistance
AISI 12L14 Steel Properties – SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel Equivalent Material
3/10
SAE AISI 4140 Steel Properties, Material Heat Treatment, Rockwell Hardness
3/10
Lightweight
AISI 12L14 Steel Properties – SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel Equivalent Material
5/10
SAE AISI 4140 Steel Properties, Material Heat Treatment, Rockwell Hardness
5/10
Machinability
AISI 12L14 Steel Properties – SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel Equivalent Material
6/10
SAE AISI 4140 Steel Properties, Material Heat Treatment, Rockwell Hardness
4/10
Cost Efficiency
AISI 12L14 Steel Properties – SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel Equivalent Material
9/10
SAE AISI 4140 Steel Properties, Material Heat Treatment, Rockwell Hardness
9/10
Temperature Resistance
AISI 12L14 Steel Properties – SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel Equivalent Material
7/10
SAE AISI 4140 Steel Properties, Material Heat Treatment, Rockwell Hardness
7/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | AISI 12L14 Steel Properties – SAE 12L14 Carbon Steel Equivalent Material | SAE AISI 4140 Steel Properties, Material Heat Treatment, Rockwell Hardness |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Base | Steel | Steel |
| Tensile Strength | 390.0 MPa | 1020.0 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 230.0 MPa | 655.0 MPa |
| Elongation | 22.0 % | 17.7 % |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 121.0 HB | 302.0 HB |
| Elastic Modulus | — | — |
| Density | — | — |
| Melting Point | — | — |
| Thermal Conductivity | — | — |
| Weldable | — | — |
| Heat Treatable | — | — |
| Magnetic | — | — |