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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Alloy | Density (kg/m3) |
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Pure iron | 7874 |
Ingot iron | 7866 |
Wrought iron | 7700 |
Gray cast iron | 6950 - 7350 |
Malleable iron | 7200 - 7340 |
Ductile iron | 7150 |
High-nickel iron (Ni-Resist) | 7500 |
High-chromium white iron | 7400 |
0.06% C steel | 7871 |
0.23% C steel | 7859 |
0.435% C steel | 7844 |
1.22% C steel | 7830 |
Low-carbon chromium-molybdenum steels | |
0.5% Mo steel | 7860 |
1Cr-0.5Mo steel | 7860 |
1.25Cr-0.5Mo steel | 7860 |
2.25Cr-1.0Mo steel | 7860 |
5Cr-0.5Mo steel | 7780 |
7Cr-0.5Mo steel | 7780 |
9Cr-1Mo steel | 7670 |
Medium-carbon alloy steels | |
1Cr-0.35Mo-0.25V steel | 7860 |
H11 die steel (5Cr-1.5Mo-0.4V) | 7750 |
Other iron-base alloys | |
A-286 | 7910 |
16-25-6 alloy | 8080 |
RA-330 | 8030 |
Incoloy 800 | 7950 |
Incoloy 901 | 8230 |
T1 tool steel | 8670 |
M2 tool steel | 8160 |
W1 tool steel | 7840 |
06 tool steel | 7700 |
A2 tool steel | 7860 |
H22 tool steel | 8360 |
L6 tool steel | 7860 |
P20 tool steel | 7850 |
20Cb3 | 8080 |
20W-4Cr-2V-12Co steel | 8890 |
Invar (36% Ni) | 8000 |
Hipernik (50% Ni) | 8250 |
4% Si | 7600 |
10.27% Si | 6970 |
The density values in this table are approximate and can vary based on the specific alloy composition and manufacturing processes.
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References: 1) Metals Handbook Desk Edition 2nd Edition by J. R. Davis, ASM International Handbook Committee.