This article is a comprehensive collection of tables that present information on the various thermal properties, namely, the coefficient of linear thermal expansion, thermal conductivity, and specific heat, of carbon and low-alloy steels.

In an induction heating system, thermal and electromagnetic properties of heated materials make the greatest impact on the heat transfer and performance of induction heating process. This article focuses on major thermal properties, namely, thermal conductivity, heat capacity, and specific heat. It describes the two important electromagnetic properties, electrical resistivity (electrical conductivity) and magnetic permeability, which posses the most pronounced effect on the performance of the induction heating system, its efficiency, and selection of main design parameters. The article also discusses the magnetic properties of diamagnetic, paramagnetic, ferromagnetic, ferrimagnetic, antiferromagnetic, and metamagnetic materials.

This article discusses the following physical properties of AISI and SAE grades of carbon and low-alloy steels: coefficients of linear thermal expansion; thermal conductivity; specific heat; and electrical resistivity.