Property Information for Steel Alloys

MatWeb has material property data sheets for over 5000 steel data sheets based on unique compositions, dimensions, producers, and/or heat treatments. The steels are primarily categorized by ASTM and AISI numbers, but users can also search MatWeb using designation systems from other countries - try entering these equivalent designations in our 'Quick Search'. Hundreds of steel data sheets from major mills (Allegheny Ludlum, Carpenter Steel, Allvac, Timken Latrobe, AK Steel, Uddeholm, etc.), including high performance stainless steel and other proprietary alloys, are also available in MatWeb's database listed under the manufacturer's name. MatWeb also has entries from producers of niche products such as welding filler metal and powders for sintering and metal injection molding. Some of the international alloy designation lists are incomplete, but new alloy designations are being added regularly. SAE UNS ISO (International) NBN (Belgium) VSM (Switzerland) NS (Norway) MSZ (Hungary) GOST (Russia) IS (India) FED DEF STAN (Canada) EURONORM (Europe) AFNOR (France) UNI (Italy) SIS & SS (Sweden) CSN (Czechoslovakia) BDS (Bulgaria) MIL-SPEC DGN (Mexico) BS (United Kingdom) DIN (Germany) UNE (Spain) SFS (Finland) AS (Australia) TS (Turkey) JIS (Japan) DoD COPANT (Pan America) NEN (Netherlands) ONORM (Austria) DS & FS (Denmark) PN (Poland) STAS (Romania) GB and YB (China)

For example, if you were to type the German alloy designation DIN 1.4828 (watch spacing and punctuation) in the Search box in the navigation bar, MatWeb's search would return AISI Type 309 Stainless Steels, which are similar in composition to DIN 1.4828 Steel. It is also possible to search for specific classes of steels such as low, medium, or high carbon steels, alloy steels, tool steels, stainless steel, etc. You can find typical values such as tensile strength, density, and thermal conductivity for steel alloys under the name Steels, General Properties. If you know the alloy number in which you are interested (i.e. 1020 Steel or DIN 1.0402), type it in the search box in the navigation bar at the top of each MatWeb page.

Electrode Reference Chart

This reference chart is a guide to the properties and usage of common arc welding electrodes. These are generic properties, there will be exceptions. Some manufacturers classify electrodes differently to other manufacturers and some electrodes do not fall perfectly into one category. For a guide to the codes used on electrodes see electrode classification, and for more information about which rods are suitable for which materials see welding different steels.

Electr ode

Curre nt type

OCV

Fille Positi Fini t/ on sh Butt

Penetra Spatt tion er

Arc Stren gth

Arc Gap

Tou ch arc

Comm on name/ Type

Notes

6010

DC+

High

All

Poo r

High

High

High

Varia ble

No

Mostly used in pipe Cellulos welding. High ic hydroge n weld content.

6011

AC DC+/ -

High

All

Poo r

High

High

High

Varia ble

No

Cellulos As ic above

6012

AC DC -

Any

D/ OH/ H/ V.up

F/B

Goo Med d

High

Med

Varia ble

Yes

Rutile

Once popular, superce ded by Low Hyd and 6013 electrod es.

6013

AC DC+/ -

Any

D/ OH/ H/V.u F/B p/ V.dn some

Bes t

Low

V.Lo w

V.Low

Varia ble

Yes

Rutile

General purpose electrod e.

7014

AC DC+/ -

Any/H igh

D/ H

Goo Low d

Low

Low

Varia ble

Yes

High efficienc Iron y Powder electrod e Good position al electrod e, high strength deposit. Good position al electrod e, high strength deposit.

7015

DC+

High

D/ OH/ H/ V.up

Goo High d

High

Med

Tight

No

Low Hydrog en/ Basic

7016

AC DC+/ -

Any/H igh

D/ OH/ H/ V. up

Goo High d

High

Med

Tight

No

Low Hydrog en/ Basic

7018

AC DC+/ -

Any/H igh

D/ OH/ H/ V.up

F/B

Goo High d

Low

Med

Tight

No

Low Hydrog en/ Basic

Good position al electrod e, high strength deposit, high efficienc y

7024

AC DC+/ -

Any/H igh

D /H

Goo Low d

V.Lo w

V.Low

Varia ble

Yes

High efficienc Iron y Powder electrod e

Notes
OCV - Rods referred to as Any/High vary with manufacturer. Some makes will need a high OCV. Position - D - Downhand/ Flat, OH - Overhead, H - Horizontal, V.up - Vertical Up, V.Down Vertical Down. If in bold, rod is particularly suited to this position. Arc Gap - Tight means the arc must be kept as tight as possible to ensure weld quality. Risk of pinholes/porosity and high hydrogen content in weld. Rod drying - Cellulosic rods normally need no drying. All other rods should be kept dry. Low Hydrogen rods should be dried/baked before use according to manufacturers instructions. 60xx, 70xx etc refers to strength of weld material. Higher values are available eg 80xx, 90xx, for specialist uses. Additional designations, eg 7018-1, may refer to low temperature impact values "High Efficiency" electrodes have a flux high in iron, which adds to the quantity of weld deposited.

The most commonly available electrodes in the UK are E6013 types, followed by E7018. In the US the E7014 is also popular. Other designations tend to be used for specific purposes in industry and may be difficult to obtain or uneconomic for the home user. E6013 are easy to use and store; E7018 are a good freeze/fill positional electrode but require careful storage and use. E7016 are normally identical to E7018 but with a thinner flux coating, hence are ideal for V.Up welds. E6010/6011 electrodes have a very thin coating, a strong harsh arc, can operate in any position and are a highly controllable rooting rod, but should be capped with other rods to avoid cracking. Other common types: Stainless steel rods are manufactured in many grades and types and will be specific to use/ position etc. Common grades include 308l, 309l, 312, 316l. Electrodes are available in many other materials for many uses. Manufacturers websites/ data sheets/ technical departments should be consulted for type, use and availability.