Typical properties at 20 °C
| Material | Density (g/cm³) | Tensile (MPa) | Young's E (GPa) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum 6061-T6 | 2.70 | 310 | 69 | Common structural |
| Aluminum 7075-T6 | 2.81 | 572 | 71.7 | Aerospace |
| Carbon steel (mild) | 7.85 | 400 | 200 | Low-alloy |
| Carbon steel (high) | 7.85 | 900–1500 | 200 | Tempered |
| Stainless 304 | 8.0 | 515 | 193 | Corrosion resistant |
| Stainless 316 | 8.0 | 515 | 193 | Marine |
| Cast iron | 7.2 | 200–400 | 100–190 | Brittle |
| Titanium 6Al-4V | 4.43 | 950 | 114 | Aerospace |
| Copper (C110) | 8.96 | 220 | 117 | Electrical |
| Brass | 8.5 | 400 | 100 | Bearings, fittings |
| Tungsten | 19.3 | 980 | 411 | High temp |
| Nickel | 8.9 | 317 | 200 | |
| Lead | 11.34 | 18 | 16 | Shielding |
| Glass (soda-lime) | 2.5 | 50 (tension, brittle) | 70 | |
| Concrete | 2.4 | 3 (tension) / 30 (compression) | 30 | |
| Wood (pine) | 0.5 | 40 | 9 | Along grain |
| Nylon 6 | 1.14 | 75 | 2.9 | |
| ABS | 1.05 | 40 | 2.3 | |
| Polycarbonate | 1.20 | 70 | 2.4 | |
| PEEK | 1.32 | 100 | 3.6 | Engineering polymer |
| Carbon fiber composite | 1.55 | 1 700 | 70–170 | Anisotropic |
Notes
- Tensile strength for ductile metals is ultimate; yield is typically 60–90% of UTS.
- E (Young's modulus) relates stress to strain: σ = E · ε.
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