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 V.S.M. is a molybdenum, chromium steel which offers good resistance to heat checking, provides high hot hardness and good resistance to wear and abrasion at elevated temperatures. It is recommended for valve and bearing components.