Density of Iron Alloys

The density of iron alloys can vary depending on the specific composition of the alloy. Common iron alloys, such as steel, typically have densities ranging from 7750 to 8050 kg/m3. The exact density will depend on the specific alloy formulation and the proportions of elements present in the alloy.

The following table provides a comprehensive list of density values for different iron alloys at standard room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atmospheric (atm) pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)

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Density Values for Iron Alloys
Alloy
Density (kg/m3)
Pure iron7874
Ingot iron7866
Wrought iron7700
Gray cast iron6950 - 7350
Malleable iron7200 - 7340
Ductile iron7150
High-nickel iron (Ni-Resist)7500
High-chromium white iron7400
0.06% C steel7871
0.23% C steel7859
0.435% C steel7844
1.22% C steel7830
Low-carbon chromium-molybdenum steels
0.5% Mo steel7860
1Cr-0.5Mo steel7860
1.25Cr-0.5Mo steel7860
2.25Cr-1.0Mo steel7860
5Cr-0.5Mo steel7780
7Cr-0.5Mo steel7780
9Cr-1Mo steel7670
Medium-carbon alloy steels
1Cr-0.35Mo-0.25V steel7860
H11 die steel (5Cr-1.5Mo-0.4V)7750
Other iron-base alloys
A-2867910
16-25-6 alloy8080
RA-3308030
Incoloy 8007950
Incoloy 9018230
T1 tool steel8670
M2 tool steel8160
W1 tool steel7840
06 tool steel7700
A2 tool steel7860
H22 tool steel8360
L6 tool steel7860
P20 tool steel7850
20Cb38080
20W-4Cr-2V-12Co steel8890
Invar (36% Ni)8000
Hipernik (50% Ni)8250
4% Si7600
10.27% Si6970

The density values in this table are approximate and can vary based on the specific alloy composition and manufacturing processes.

References: 1) Metals Handbook Desk Edition 2nd Edition by J. R. Davis, ASM International Handbook Committee.