What is tensile strength?
Abbreviation: UTS
Related Terms
Yield Strength(YS)
Yield strength is the stress at which a metal begins to deform permanently. Below the yield point, deformation is elastic and reversible; above it, the metal is permanently bent or stretched.
Mill Test Report(MTR)
A mill test report (MTR) is a quality document provided by a metal manufacturer that certifies the chemical composition and mechanical properties of a batch of metal. Required for aerospace, defense, and many industrial applications.
ASTM(ASTM)
ASTM International publishes voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, and testing. ASTM grades like A36, A108, and A500 define the chemical and mechanical requirements for steel products.
Brinell / Rockwell Hardness(HB / HRC)
Brinell (HB) and Rockwell (HRC) are scales for measuring metal hardness by indentation. HRC is common for tool steels and knife steels; HB is used for structural and softer metals.