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.Carpenter Stainless No. 404 is recommended for highly stressed parts at temperatures up to 1050 F where joining is a problem. It is both hardenable and weldable. It is used for steam turbine buckets, blades and diaphrams.