Gold Alloys

Alloys based on gold with various other metals to adjust properties, color, and hardness

Name Designation Composition Properties Details
60/40 Solder 60/40 N/A View
A2 Tool Steel A2 N/A View
D2 Tool Steel D2 N/A View
O1 Tool Steel O1 N/A View

60/40 Solder

60/40

A traditional tin-lead solder with 60% tin and 40% lead with a narrow plastic range

A2 Tool Steel

A2

Air-hardening tool steel with good balance of wear resistance, toughness, and machinability.

D2 Tool Steel

D2

High-carbon, high-chromium tool steel with excellent wear resistance and moderate toughness.

O1 Tool Steel

O1

Oil-hardening tool steel with excellent machinability and good wear resistance when hardened.