List of metals or alloys with fatigue limit

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Steel and titanium are recognized for having fatigue limits, meaning they can endure stress below a certain threshold indefinitely without failing. In contrast, aluminum lacks a fatigue limit, as it will eventually fail regardless of the magnitude of the applied forces over time. The discussion highlights that while some may debate the existence of fatigue limits, they are accepted for the purpose of this conversation. The inquiry seeks to identify other metals or alloys that exhibit similar fatigue limits, emphasizing that this topic is more relevant to engineering and materials science than to chemistry.
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I know that steel and titanium have fatigue limits.

Just to clarify, metals or alloys with fatigue limits are metals that - as long as they experience pressures that lower than the limits - can last "indefinitely".

Aluminum, for example, does NOT have a fatigue limit. No matter how small the forces, they will add up over time and the aluminum will disintegrate.

I know that some people do not consider fatigue limits to be real, but just assume that it exists for now.

Are there any other types of metals or alloys that can be considered to have "fatigue limits"?
 
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Sounds more of an engineering or material question than chemistry.
 
Borek said:
Sounds more of an engineering or material question than chemistry.
True, I will try that sub-forum instead.
 

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