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Depends on what youre comparing it to. Cr-Mo is often held to be the "best" steel alloy for things like bicycles.(do note that there are different kinds of Cr-Mo available) Next step down the performace ladder is Hi-Ten(high tensile) steel.
By volume there are virtually no difference in weights between the alloys, but Cr-Mo is stronger, so you can build an equally strong structure using less material, and get a lighter finished product that way.
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What is the chemical equation for chromoly steel?
Steel hasn't a chemical equation.
What type of steel is used in suspension of an race car?
4130 chromoly
Can you chrome chromoly?
People do it all the time, but you have to bake the metal to release the hydrogen after you do it. Otherwise the steel gets brittle.
What is the function of Chromoly?
Chromoly (often spelled cromoly) is an abbreviation for "chromium-molybdenum steel". Chromoly is an alloy used to produce tubing for bicycle frames and race-car roll cages. It is not as lightweight as some steel alloys, but has the advantages of high tensile strength and malleability. It is also easily welded and is considerably stronger and more durable than standard (1020) steel tubing. It is also known as 4130 steel, and is composed of 0.28 to 0.33% carbon, 0.4 to 0.6% manganese, 0.8 to 1.1% chromium, 0.15 to 0.25% molybdenum, 0.04% phosphorus, 0.04% sulfur, and 0.2 to 0.35% silicon, in addition to iron. Retrieved from the link on the right
Is steel heavy?
Yes, steel is heavy.
What should a freestyle bmx be made out of?
I think a freestyle bmx should be made out of steel but I've heard bmx's are made out of chromoly or alluminion, i hope that's just for racing
What is stronger 7075 aluminum or 4130 chromoly?
Chromoly is stronger in terms of tensile strength and both metals are about the same in yield or bending strength.
What is considered heavy gauge steel?
The finish of a product would be considered as heavy gauge steel. For instance, an espresso maker could have a heavy gauge stainless steel finish.
Why chromoly tubing is used in bicycle frames?
This is because height tensile steel is strong in nature means it is very hard to break & even cycle remain's for a very long period of time as it is manufactured. lets talk its pros & cons. Pros:- 1. It is very hard to break tensile steel. 2. Cycle remains for a long time as chances for breaking that are less. 3. This kind of steel is not easy to break. 4. Life of a cycle increase as we use this. Cons:- 1. Cycle become very heavy. 2. This kind of cycles can't easily handle by the child. 3. Its color may fake some time that effects outer appearance of cycle.
How can I tell what type of BMX bike frames I have?
Generally speaking aluminum frames have larger diameter tubes than steel or titanium bikes, but the most obvious is to test with a magnet. If it sticks it's a steel frame. If it doesn't it's probably aluminum. Titanium frames are still so rare that you are very unlikely to buy one w/o knowing.
How heavy is a snob fxs steel 7 speed?
it not heavy
What is heavy wall pipe or steel?
Heavy Wall pipe refers to a steel pipe has a wall thickness of relatively thick. by SunnySteel.com
