SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition vs Stainless Steel Chemical Composition Chart

Ratings Comparison

Strength

SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 8/10
Stainless Steel Chemical Composition Chart 5/10

Corrosion Resistance

SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 3/10
Stainless Steel Chemical Composition Chart 7/10

Lightweight

SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 5/10
Stainless Steel Chemical Composition Chart 5/10

Machinability

SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 5/10
Stainless Steel Chemical Composition Chart 4/10

Cost Efficiency

SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 9/10
Stainless Steel Chemical Composition Chart 6/10

Temperature Resistance

SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition 7/10
Stainless Steel Chemical Composition Chart 7/10

Properties Comparison

Property SAE AISI 5160 Steel, High Carbon 5160 Spring Steel Properties, Composition Stainless Steel Chemical Composition Chart
Metal Base Steel Stainless Steel
Tensile Strength 1025.0 MPa
Yield Strength 650.0 MPa
Elongation 18.2 %
Hardness (Brinell) 285.0 HB
Elastic Modulus
Density
Melting Point
Thermal Conductivity
Weldable
Heat Treatable
Magnetic