Metals - Alunox Advanced Tube Engineering

Mild Steel

Density: 0.283lb/in²
Tensile strength: 55,000lb/in²
Yield strength: 40,000lb/in²
Elongation: 20%
Modulus of elasticity: 29.5 x 106lb/in²
Coefficient of thermal expansion: 7.228in/in-F x 106
Coefficient of thermal conductivity: 26.98BTU/ft-hr-F

304 Stainless Steel Annealed

Density: 0.29lb/in²
Tensile strength: 85,000lb/in²
Yield strength: 35,000lb/in²
Elongation: 55%
Modulus of elasticity: 28 x 106lb/in²
Coefficient of thermal expansion: 9.9in/in-F x 106
Coefficient of thermal conductivity: 9.40BTU/ft-hr-F

321 Stainless Steel Annealed

Density: 0.290lb/in²
Tensile strength: 90,000lb/in²
Yield strength: 25,000lb/in²
Elongation: 55%
Modulus of elasticity: 29 x 106lb/in²
Coefficient of thermal expansion: 9.6 in/in-F x 106
Coefficient of thermal conductivity: 9.3 BTU/ft-hr-F

Asnex Titanium

Density: 0.163lb/in²
Tensile strength: 50,000lb/in²
Yield strength: 40,000lb/in²
Elongation: 20%
Modulus of elasticity: 0.163 x 106lb/in²
Coefficient of thermal expansion: 4.8in/in-F x 106
Coefficient of thermal conductivity: 12BTU/ft-hr-F

Iconel

Density: 0.305lb/in²
Tensile strength: 140,000lb/in²
Yield strength: 77,000lb/in²
Elongation: 47%
Modulus of elasticity: 0.305 x 106lb/in²
Coefficient of thermal expansion: 5.5in/in-F x 106
Coefficient of thermal conductivity: 5.65BTU/ft-hr-F

MILD STEEL
Mild steel is easy to bend and to fabricate but has its drawbacks, for example high weight and poor resistance to oxidation, far outweigh its positive qualities. We would not recommend this metal to the committed enthusiast or the serious racer.

ALUMINIUM 6061
Although not recommended for exhaust manifolds, or for exhaust systems, aluminium is ideal for cooling systems as it is the least expensive of the heat treatable alloys. We recommend 6061 for its hardness and because it is ideal for cutting, machining, shaping and polishing.

STAINLESS STEEL 304L
304L Stainless Steel is a durable material for most manifolds or exhaust systems and it is an excellent metal for use either on race or road engines. 304L is a perfect upgrade for mild steel as it provides superior performance, improved visual appearance and vastly increased durability.

STAINLESS STEEL 321
321 Stainless Steel is one of the most durable stainless materials because of its high Nickel content and the presence of Titanium. These metals give it excellent fatigue resistance to cracking at high temperatures. It is therefore our recommended material of choice for turbocharger applications.

TITANIUM
Titanium is the material of choice for those who wish to upgrade from stainless. It will give a reduction in weight of approximately 2/3rds over the weight of stainless. We would not normally recommend it for an entire system but mainly for the components where the temperature does not exceed 400°C for sustained periods of time. ASTM Grade 2 Titanium offers the optimum in terms of cost, availability, fabrication, weldability and mechanical properties.

ASNEX HIGH TEMPERATURE TITANIUM
Ti-1.2ASNEX has excellent high temperature oxidation resistance and practical fonnability.

INCONEL 625
Inconel contains 60% Nickel and 22% Chromium. Initially it was developed to cope with the extreme heat and very high strength demands of jet engines but it is now routinely used on Formula 1 engine manifolds. Inconel is the ultimate material of choice for the high end requirements of motorsport.