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.VASCO CHOICE No. 1 is a 4% chromium high-carbon hot work steel especially adapted for those operations where the hot work is performed by a compressive action.