SAE AISI 4140 Steel Properties, Material Heat Treatment, Rockwell Hardness vs SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
Ratings Comparison
Strength
SAE AISI 4140 Steel Properties, Material Heat Treatment, Rockwell Hardness
8/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
8/10
Corrosion Resistance
SAE AISI 4140 Steel Properties, Material Heat Treatment, Rockwell Hardness
3/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
3/10
Lightweight
SAE AISI 4140 Steel Properties, Material Heat Treatment, Rockwell Hardness
5/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
5/10
Machinability
SAE AISI 4140 Steel Properties, Material Heat Treatment, Rockwell Hardness
4/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
5/10
Cost Efficiency
SAE AISI 4140 Steel Properties, Material Heat Treatment, Rockwell Hardness
9/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
9/10
Temperature Resistance
SAE AISI 4140 Steel Properties, Material Heat Treatment, Rockwell Hardness
7/10
SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition
7/10
Properties Comparison
| Property | SAE AISI 4140 Steel Properties, Material Heat Treatment, Rockwell Hardness | SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Base | Steel | Steel |
| Tensile Strength | 1020.0 MPa | 1025.0 MPa |
| Yield Strength | 655.0 MPa | 650.0 MPa |
| Elongation | 17.7 % | 18.2 % |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 302.0 HB | 285.0 HB |
| Elastic Modulus | — | — |
| Density | — | — |
| Melting Point | — | — |
| Thermal Conductivity | — | — |
| Weldable | — | — |
| Heat Treatable | — | — |
| Magnetic | — | — |