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.CARPENTER C-XB is a hardenable high-carbon high-silicon high-chromium stainless steel offering good high-temperature strength and corrosion resistance to combustion products of automotive gas engines. It is also available in aircraft quality.