Refractory Metal AlBeMet AM162 vs S-65
Refractory Metal · grade comparison
Refractory Metal AlBeMet AM162 and S-65 are both refractory metal grades. S-65 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 230 MPa (33.4 ksi) against 193 MPa (28 ksi) for AlBeMet AM162, about 19% more; tensile strength follows at 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) vs 262 MPa (38 ksi). S-65 is the more ductile: elongation 4.5% versus 2.5% for AlBeMet AM162, and S-65 is harder (115 HB vs 100 HB). S-65 is lighter (1.85 g/cm³ vs 2.1 g/cm³ for AlBeMet AM162) and S-65 is stiffer (303 GPa vs 193 GPa).
S-65Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
AlBeMet AM162 vs S-65: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all refractory metal grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all refractory metal grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 13 MPa·√m11.8 ksi·√in
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Latent Heat of Fusion
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 210 W/m·K121 BTU/hr·ft·°F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 45 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Weldability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability 45 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 40% · Formability (cold) 15 / 100 · Castability 10 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
Embodied Water
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Thermal Shock Resistance Index 21
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every refractory metal grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | AlBeMet AM162 | S-65 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
AlBeMet AM162 vs S-65 — frequently asked
Is S-65 stronger than AlBeMet AM162?
Yes. S-65 has a typical yield strength of 230 MPa (33.4 ksi) against 193 MPa (28 ksi) for AlBeMet AM162 — about 19% more. Tensile strength is 350 MPa (50.8 ksi) vs 262 MPa (38 ksi).
Which is cheaper, AlBeMet AM162 or S-65?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which welds better, AlBeMet AM162 or S-65?
AlBeMet AM162. Its weldability rates poor (25/100) against poor (20/100) for S-65.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AlBeMet AM162 and S-65 side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.