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.AL Tech 609 is a silicon type of shock-resisting tool steel containing small additions of chromium, molybdenum and vanadium to increase hardenability, decrease grain size and improve mechanical properties. Because of its high elastic limit and fair ductility at comparatively high hardness, it has the ability to withstand heavy shocks before bending or breaking. Its many uses include shear blades, heavy-duty punches, pneumatic tools for severe service and machine parts subject to shock.