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.HOTFORM No. 2 is a 5% chromium hot-work tool steel designed to provide an excellent combination of toughness (shock resistance), red hardness and resistance to abrasion. It is recommended for hot-die applications and for structural parts requiring high strength at elevated temperatures. It will withstand rapid cooling from maximum operating temperatures. Hotform No. 2 also is used in some cold-work applications.