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AISI 1045 Carbon Steel
carbon-steel
carbon-steel
Source Details
Id
steel-1045
Name
AISI 1045 Carbon Steel
Category
carbon-steel
Designation
AISI 1045
Properties
{
"density": {
"value": 7850,
"unit": "kg/m³"
},
"tensileStrengthYield": {
"value": 530,
"unit": "MPa"
},
"tensileStrengthUltimate": {
"value": 625,
"unit": "MPa"
},
"elasticModulus": {
"value": 206,
"unit": "GPa"
},
"shearModulus": {
"value": 80,
"unit": "GPa"
},
"poissonsRatio": 0.29,
"thermalConductivity": {
"value": 49.8,
"unit": "W/(m·K)"
},
"thermalExpansion": {
"value": 11.2,
"unit": "µm/(m·K)"
},
"specificHeat": {
"value": 486,
"unit": "J/(kg·K)"
},
"meltingPoint": {
"value": 1460,
"min": 1425,
"max": 1460,
"unit": "°C"
},
"hardness": {
"brinell": 179,
"rockwellB": "B88"
}
}Applications
Shafts, Axles, Bolts, Studs, Gears, Crankshafts
Notes
Medium carbon steel. Heat treatable. Good balance of strength and ductility.