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.AISI 1541 is a medium-carbon steel containing relatively high manganese (1.35-1.65%). It is characterized by a combination of good machinability and good workability. It may be used in the hot-rolled, annealed, normalized, cold-worked or liquid-quenched-and-tempered condition for numerous applications. Its high manganese content provides increased hardenability which is reflected in increased strength.