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.Mar-X is a precipitation-hardening, stainless steel with excellent corrosion resistance for both atmospheric and chemical attack. The heat response characteristics of this grade provide especially good welding characteristics. Absence of hardening in the weld heat-affected zone (HAZ) offers improved blending characteristics and reduced cracking potential in welded areas. The material is supplied in the solution-treated condition with a hardness of approximately 321 HB (34 HRC). It may be age hardened with a simple thermal treatment to a hardness of 40+ HRC.