Stainless Steel 1.3967 vs 1.4848
Stainless Steel · grade comparison
Stainless Steel 1.3967 and 1.4848 are both stainless steel grades. 1.3967 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) against 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) for 1.4848, about 36% more; tensile strength follows at 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 530 MPa (76.9 ksi). 1.3967 is the more ductile: elongation 32% versus 14% for 1.4848, and 1.3967 is harder (220 HB vs 190 HB). 1.3967 is stiffer (196 GPa vs 185 GPa) and 1.4848 runs hotter in service (1,100°C vs 550°C continuous). On the shop floor, 1.3967 welds better (good vs fair) and 1.4848 sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than 1.3967 (high, $$$$).
1.3967Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
1.4848Choose it when the part sees heat, or when cost is the deciding factor.
1.3967 vs 1.4848: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Liquidus Temperature
Same in both: Melting Point (Solidus) 1,370°C2,498 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 14 W/m·K8.1 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.9 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 9×10⁻⁷ Ω·m35.4 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability 25 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 25%
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4.6 kg CO₂/kg
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Thermal Shock Resistance Index 3
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | 1.3967 | 1.4848 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 7 finishes: Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Pickling, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
1.3967 vs 1.4848 — frequently asked
Is 1.3967 stronger than 1.4848?
Yes. 1.3967 has a typical yield strength of 380 MPa (55.1 ksi) against 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) for 1.4848 — about 36% more. Tensile strength is 690 MPa (100 ksi) vs 530 MPa (76.9 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 1.3967 or 1.4848?
1.4848 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while 1.3967 is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which welds better, 1.3967 or 1.4848?
1.3967. Its weldability rates good (65/100) against fair (45/100) for 1.4848.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.3967 and 1.4848 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.