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M40J vs T800H

Composite · grade comparison

M40J and T800H are both composite grades. T800H is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 5,490 MPa (796 ksi) against 4,410 MPa (640 ksi) for M40J, about 24% more. T800H is the more ductile: elongation 1.9% versus 1.2% for M40J. M40J is stiffer (377 GPa vs 294 GPa) and M40J conducts heat better (55 W/m·K vs 35 W/m·K).

T800HChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.

M40J vs T800H: properties

M40JT800H

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

377 GPa54.7 Msi
294 GPa42.6 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.27
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Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

4,410 MPa640 ksi
5,490 MPa796 ksi

Elongation at Break

1.2%
1.9%

Compressive Strength

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2,400 MPa348 ksi

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

55 W/m·K31.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F
35 W/m·K20.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

-0.83 µm/m·K-0.46 µin/in·°F
-0.56 µm/m·K-0.31 µin/in·°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 · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 400°C752 °F · Min Service Temperature -269°C-452 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Resistivity

9×10⁻⁶ Ω·m354 µΩ·in
1.4×10⁻⁵ Ω·m551 µΩ·in

Volume Resistivity

9×10⁻⁴ Ω·cm
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Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

90 / 100
92 / 100

UV / Weathering Resistance

40 / 100
85 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

25 / 100
18 / 100

Polishability

45 / 100
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Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

650 MJ/kg279,450 BTU/lb
500 MJ/kg214,962 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

45 kg CO₂/kg
34 kg CO₂/kg

Same in both: Embodied Water 600 L/kg71.9 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 0%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

2,492 kN·m/kg
3,033 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

213 MN·m/kg
162.4 MN·m/kg

Thermal Diffusivity

41.4 mm²/s
25.8 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

-775
-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

CapabilityM40JT800H
Default condition——
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$$ High
Min. machined wall——
Best machined surface——

M40J vs T800H — frequently asked

Is T800H stronger than M40J?

Yes. T800H has a typical tensile strength of 5,490 MPa (796 ksi) against 4,410 MPa (640 ksi) for M40J — about 24% more.

Which is cheaper, M40J 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.

Which is easier to machine, M40J or T800H?

M40J, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 25/100 against 18/100 for T800H.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in M40J 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.