Stainless Steel 08Cr17Ti 1/2H vs 08Cr17Ti-CD
Stainless Steel · 08Cr17Ti temper comparison
08Cr17Ti 1/2H and 08Cr17Ti-CD are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 08Cr17Ti: 1/2H (half hard) versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 08Cr17Ti 1/2H is the stronger of the two: yield strength 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) against 430 MPa (62.4 ksi) for 08Cr17Ti-CD, about 30% more; tensile strength follows at 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) vs 560 MPa (81.2 ksi). In exchange, 08Cr17Ti-CD is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 9% for 08Cr17Ti 1/2H, and 08Cr17Ti 1/2H is harder (230 HB vs 190 HB).
08Cr17Ti 1/2HChoose it when strength drives the design.
08Cr17Ti-CDChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
08Cr17Ti 1/2H vs 08Cr17Ti-CD: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all stainless steel grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all stainless steel grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.28
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,425°C2,597 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,510°C2,750 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 24.5 W/m·K14.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.4 µm/m·K5.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.9 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m23.6 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.25 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability 55 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 60% · Brazeability / Solderability 65 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 42 MJ/kg18,057 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 150 L/kg18 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 65%
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every stainless steel grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
08Cr17Ti 1/2H vs 08Cr17Ti-CD — frequently asked
Is 08Cr17Ti 1/2H stronger than 08Cr17Ti-CD?
Yes. 08Cr17Ti 1/2H has a typical yield strength of 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) against 430 MPa (62.4 ksi) for 08Cr17Ti-CD — about 30% more. Tensile strength is 640 MPa (92.8 ksi) vs 560 MPa (81.2 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, 1/2H or CD?
Annealed is the default 08Cr17Ti condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither 1/2H nor CD). The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
When should I choose 08Cr17Ti 1/2H over 08Cr17Ti-CD?
Pick 08Cr17Ti 1/2H when strength drives the design. Pick 08Cr17Ti-CD when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 08Cr17Ti 1/2H and 08Cr17Ti-CD 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.