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Since 1952, Alloy Digest has been the leading reference for materials property data on metals and alloys used throughout the world. Featuring graphs, charts and tables, these sheets give facts and figures on composition or characterization, physical and mechanical properties, heat treatment, and machinability.

CARPENTER STAINLESS TYPE 440A is a high-carbon chromium steel designed to provide stainless properties at high hardness. It has sufficient corrosion resistance in the annealed condition to permit its use in mild environments. In some respects it behaves similarly to tool steels. It can be austenitized and quenched to a hardness of Rockwell C56. Its applications include dental and surgical instruments, cutlery and valve parts.