View Sample Alloy Digest Data Sheet (PDF)Since 1952, Alloy Digest has been the leading reference for materials property data on metals and alloys used throughout the world. Featuring graphs, charts and tables, these sheets give facts and figures on composition or characterization, physical and mechanical properties, heat treatment, and machinability.ALLOY 52 is a controlled-expansion alloy developed for glass-to-metal seals for some of the soft glasses and some ceramics. Its rate of expansion is almost constant up to approximately 1050 F (565 C).