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.ALLEGHENY LUDLUM TYPE 439 is a stainless steel with a high resistance to chloride stress-corrosion cracking. It also has a high level of general resistance in steam and fresh-water environments. Its high level of chromium provides resistance to sulfidation and oxidation.