Specification Sheet
Mechanical Property | C230 | C260 | C360 | C353 |
Tensile strength | 40-85.6 ksi | 62 kpsi | 58 kpsi | 49-85 kpsi |
Modulus of Elasticity | 15,900 ksi | 16,000 ksi | 14,000 ksi | 15,200 ksi |
Elongation at break | 5% | 23% | 53% | 52 % |
Hardness (per Rockwell scale) | B77 | B77 | B35 | B65 |
Advantages | Corrosion resistance, good machinability, rosy appearance | High ductility, good cold working properties | The highest machinability, fair hot forming properties | Wear resistance, good machinability, high return value of scrap |
Applications | Steam and hydraulic castings, weather stripping, valves, conduit, gears, sockets, and statues | Rivets, hinges, radiator cores, tanks, and ammunition cases | Gears, lock components, pipe fittings, and fluid connectors | Wheels, adapters, gears, couplings, valve stems, and watch parts |