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AS4D vs T800H

Composite · grade comparison

AS4D and T800H are both composite grades. T800H is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 5,490 MPa (796 ksi) against 4,480 MPa (650 ksi) for AS4D, about 23% more. T800H is stiffer (294 GPa vs 245 GPa) and T800H conducts heat better (35 W/m·K vs 6.8 W/m·K).

T800HChoose it when strength drives the design.

AS4D vs T800H: properties

AS4DT800H

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

245 GPa35.5 Msi
294 GPa42.6 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.27
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Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

4,480 MPa650 ksi
5,490 MPa796 ksi

Elongation at Break

1.8%
1.9%

Compressive Strength

—
2,400 MPa348 ksi

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

1.79 g/cm³0.06 lb/in³
1.81 g/cm³0.07 lb/in³

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

6.8 W/m·K3.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F
35 W/m·K20.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

-0.6 µm/m·K-0.33 µin/in·°F
-0.56 µm/m·K-0.31 µin/in·°F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 750 J/kg·K0.18 BTU/lb·°F · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 400°C752 °F · Min Service Temperature -269°C-452 °F · Max Service Temperature (short-term) 500°C932 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Resistivity

1.5×10⁻⁵ Ω·m591 µΩ·in
1.4×10⁻⁵ Ω·m551 µΩ·in

Volume Resistivity

0 Ω·cm
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Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

85 / 100
92 / 100

UV / Weathering Resistance

90 / 100
85 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

15 / 100
18 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

400 MJ/kg171,969 BTU/lb
500 MJ/kg214,962 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

30 kg CO₂/kg
34 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

500 L/kg59.9 gal/lb
600 L/kg71.9 gal/lb

Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 0%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

2,503 kN·m/kg
3,033 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

136.9 MN·m/kg
162.4 MN·m/kg

Thermal Diffusivity

5.1 mm²/s
25.8 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

-207
-1,167

Strength versus weight

Yield strength against density for every composite grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.

1101001,000510Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scale

Manufacturing and finishing

CapabilityAS4DT800H
Default condition——
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$$ High
Min. machined wall——
Best machined surface——

AS4D vs T800H — frequently asked

Is T800H stronger than AS4D?

Yes. T800H has a typical tensile strength of 5,490 MPa (796 ksi) against 4,480 MPa (650 ksi) for AS4D — about 23% more.

Which is cheaper, AS4D or T800H?

Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.

When should I choose AS4D over T800H?

Pick T800H when strength drives the design.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AS4D and T800H side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.

Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.