Part 4C

Metals

The tables included in this part provide hard-to-find information on the composition and use of many finish metals as well as basic data on metal gages and the galvanic series.

The tables concerning stainless steel give guidelines for the proper selection of stainless steel types, finishes, and thicknesses. Following these are tables to help you understand the composition of the many available copper alloys and show you how to select the best one for your design needs.

Table 4C–1Comparative Metal Gages

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Table 4C–2Galvanic Series ...

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