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.CRUCIBLE 442 is a non-hardenable (ferritic) chromium stainless steel. It is suitable for general-purpose corrosion and heat resisting applications. This steel is magnetic at all times. Its typical applications include decorative trim, nitric acid tanks and nitrogen fixation equipment.