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HTS40 vs T800H

Composite · grade comparison

HTS40 and T800H are both composite grades. T800H is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 5,490 MPa (796 ksi) against 4,300 MPa (624 ksi) for HTS40, about 28% more. T800H is stiffer (294 GPa vs 240 GPa) and T800H runs hotter in service (400°C vs 350°C continuous).

T800HChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.

HTS40 vs T800H: properties

HTS40T800H

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

240 GPa34.8 Msi
294 GPa42.6 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.27
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Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

4,300 MPa624 ksi
5,490 MPa796 ksi

Elongation at Break

1.8%
1.9%

Compressive Strength

1,400 MPa203 ksi
2,400 MPa348 ksi

Flexural Strength

1,650 MPa239 ksi
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Flexural Modulus

125 GPa18.1 Msi
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Shear Strength

95 MPa13.8 ksi
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Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

1.77 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

10 W/m·K5.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F
35 W/m·K20.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

-0.1 µm/m·K-0.06 µin/in·°F
-0.56 µm/m·K-0.31 µin/in·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

350°C662 °F
400°C752 °F

Max Service Temperature (short-term)

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500°C932 °F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 750 J/kg·K0.18 BTU/lb·°F · Min Service Temperature -269°C-452 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Resistivity

1.6×10⁻⁵ Ω·m630 µΩ·in
1.4×10⁻⁵ Ω·m551 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

UV / Weathering Resistance

95 / 100
85 / 100

Same in both: Corrosion Resistance 92 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

20 / 100
18 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

340 MJ/kg146,174 BTU/lb
500 MJ/kg214,962 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

24 kg CO₂/kg
34 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

700 L/kg83.9 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)

2,429 kN·m/kg
3,033 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

135.6 MN·m/kg
162.4 MN·m/kg

Thermal Diffusivity

7.5 mm²/s
25.8 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

-1,792
-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

CapabilityHTS40T800H
Default condition——
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$$ High
Min. machined wall——
Best machined surface——

HTS40 vs T800H — frequently asked

Is T800H stronger than HTS40?

Yes. T800H has a typical tensile strength of 5,490 MPa (796 ksi) against 4,300 MPa (624 ksi) for HTS40 — about 28% more.

Which is cheaper, HTS40 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 HTS40 over T800H?

Pick T800H when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in HTS40 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.