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 D-5 is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool and die steel; it contains cobalt (3.30%) and is air-hardening and nondeforming. The cobalt impacts a pronounced secondary hardening effect in tempering and a non-galling effect. AL Tech D-5 has both superior abrasion resistance and greater edge strength than ordinary high-carbon, high-chromium die steels. It is used for many types of dies, hot-piercing punches and shear blades.