Material Standards
Ferrous Structural Parts |
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Material | MPIF Designation Code |
Density g/cm3 |
Tensile Strength+ 103psi (MPa) |
Comments |
Carbon Steel |
F-0008 0.8C |
6.9 | 54(370) | Cost effective |
F-0008-HT 0.8C |
6.9 | 85(590) | ||
Copper Steel | FC-0208 2Cu, 0.8C |
6.7 | 60(410) | Good sintered strength |
FC-0208-HT 2Cu, 0.8C |
6.7 | 85(590) | ||
Nickel Steel | FN-0205 2Ni, 0.5C |
6.9 | 50(340) | Good heat treated strength, impact energy |
FN-0205, HT 2Ni, 0.5C |
6.9 | 120(830) | ||
Low-Alloy Steel | FL-4405 0.85 Mo, 0.5C |
6.7 | 52(360) | Good hardenability, consistency in heat treatment |
FL-4405-HT 0.85Mo, 0.5C |
6.7 | 110(760) | ||
Hybrid Low- Alloy Steel | FLN-4405 2Ni, 0.85 Mo, 0.5C |
6.8 | 66(450) | Best heat treated strength, impact energy |
FLN-4405-HT 2Ni, 0.85Mo, 0.5C |
6.8 | 130(900) | ||
Diffusion-Alloyed Steel | FD-0205 1.75 Ni, 1.5Cu, 0.5Mo, 0.5C |
6.95 | 78(540) | Best sintered strength |
FD-0205-HT 1.75Ni, 1.5Cu, 0.5 Mo, 0.5C |
6.95 | 130(900) | ||
Sinter-Hardened Steel | FLC-4608-HT 1.75 Ni, 2.0 Cu, 0.5 Mo, 0.8C |
6.8 | 80(550) | Hardenable in sintering |
Stainless Steel | SS-316N1 17Cr, 12Ni, 2.5Mo |
6.4 | 41(280) | Good corrosion resistance, appearance |
HT = Quench and temper heat treatment |