Stainless Steel 1.4017 1/4H vs 1.4017 Annealed
Stainless Steel · 1.4017 temper comparison
1.4017 1/4H and 1.4017 Annealed are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4017: 1/4H (quarter hard) versus Annealed. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4017 1/4H is the stronger of the two: yield strength 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) against 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) for 1.4017 Annealed, about 67% more; tensile strength follows at 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 500 MPa (72.5 ksi). In exchange, 1.4017 Annealed is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 10% for 1.4017 1/4H, and 1.4017 1/4H is harder (210 HB vs 160 HB). 1.4017 Annealed runs hotter in service (750°C vs 300°C continuous).
1.4017 1/4HChoose it when strength drives the design.
1.4017 AnnealedChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
1.4017 1/4H vs 1.4017 Annealed: 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
Compressive Strength
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 220 GPa31.9 Msi · Shear Modulus 85 GPa12.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 145 GPa21 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
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 25 W/m·K14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10 µm/m·K5.6 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 260 J/g112 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -40°C-40 °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) -0.2 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 72 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 40 MJ/kg17,197 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.4 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 120 L/kg14.4 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.
1.4017 1/4H vs 1.4017 Annealed — frequently asked
Is 1.4017 1/4H stronger than 1.4017 Annealed?
Yes. 1.4017 1/4H has a typical yield strength of 500 MPa (72.5 ksi) against 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) for 1.4017 Annealed — about 67% more. Tensile strength is 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 500 MPa (72.5 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, 1/4H or Annealed?
Annealed is the default 1.4017 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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.
Which welds better, 1.4017 1/4H or 1.4017 Annealed?
1.4017 Annealed. Its weldability rates good (55/100) against fair (50/100) for 1.4017 1/4H.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4017 1/4H and 1.4017 Annealed 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.