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Stainless Steel 1.4024 vs 410

Stainless Steel · grade comparison

Stainless Steel 1.4024 and 410 are both stainless steel grades. Both yield at about 300 MPa — strength does not separate them. 1.4024 is harder — 175 HB against 155 HB for 410 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads. 1.4024 is stiffer (215 GPa vs 200 GPa) and 410 runs hotter in service (650°C vs 550°C continuous). On the shop floor, 1.4024 sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than 410 (premium, $$$).

1.4024Choose it when surface hardness matters, or when cost is the deciding factor.

410Choose it when the part sees heat.

1.4024 vs 410: properties

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Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

215 GPa31.2 Msi
200 GPa29 Msi

Shear Modulus

83 GPa12 Msi
78 GPa11.3 Msi

Bulk Modulus

166 GPa24.1 Msi
160 GPa23.2 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.3
0.29

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

530 MPa76.9 ksi
517 MPa75 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

300 MPa43.5 ksi
310 MPa45 ksi

Compressive Strength

300 MPa43.5 ksi
320 MPa46.4 ksi

Shear Strength

340 MPa49.3 ksi
380 MPa55.1 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

250 MPa36.3 ksi
280 MPa40.6 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

75 MPa·√m68.3 ksi·√in
90 MPa·√m81.9 ksi·√in

Hardness, Brinell

175 HB
155 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

88 HRB
82 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

185 HV
160 HV

Same in both: Elongation at Break 25% · Reduction in Area 60% · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 80 J59 ft·lbf

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,450°C2,642 °F
1,480°C2,696 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,510°C2,750 °F
1,530°C2,786 °F

Same in both: Density 7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

30 W/m·K17.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F
24.9 W/m·K14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

10.5 µm/m·K5.8 µin/in·°F
9.9 µm/m·K5.5 µin/in·°F

Latent Heat of Fusion

260 J/g112 BTU/lb
270 J/g116 BTU/lb

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

550°C1,022 °F
650°C1,202 °F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Min Service Temperature -30°C-22 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

2.9 % IACS
3 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m23.6 µΩ·in
5.7×10⁻⁷ Ω·m22.4 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.3 V
-0.32 V

Corrosion Resistance

34 / 100
45 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

55%
54%

Weldability

40 / 100
45 / 100

Formability (cold)

50 / 100
55 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

45 / 100
55 / 100

Polishability

72 / 100
80 / 100

Same in both: Machinability 55 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

42 MJ/kg18,057 BTU/lb
45 MJ/kg19,347 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

3 kg CO₂/kg
3.4 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

100 L/kg12 gal/lb
130 L/kg15.6 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

65%
60%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

69 kN·m/kg
67 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

27.9 MN·m/kg
26 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

209 kJ/m³
240 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

8.5 mm²/s
7 mm²/s

Same in both: Thermal Shock Resistance Index 7

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.

3005007001,0001,5002,0007.27.47.67.888.2Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scale4101.4024

Manufacturing and finishing

Capability1.4024410
CNC machining—Yes
Sheet metal—Yes
Default condition—Annealed
Relative cost$$ Standard$$$ Premium
Min. machined wall—0.8 mm
Best machined surface—Ra 1.6 µm
AlCrN—Yes
AlTiN—Yes
Black Oxide—Yes
CVD Al2O3—Yes
CVD TiCN—Yes
CVD TiN—Yes
Cerakote—Yes
Chrome Plating—Yes
CrN—Yes
DLC—Yes
Electropolishing—Yes
HVOF Coating—Yes
MoS2—Yes
Multilayer CVD—Yes
Nickel Plating—Yes
PTFE Coating—Yes
Painting—Yes
Passivation (Stainless Steel)—Yes

They share 7 finishes: Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Pickling, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.

1.4024 vs 410 — frequently asked

What is the difference between 1.4024 and 410?

Stainless Steel 1.4024 and 410 are both stainless steel grades. Both yield at about 300 MPa — strength does not separate them. 1.4024 is harder — 175 HB against 155 HB for 410 — which matters for wear surfaces and threads.

Which is cheaper, 1.4024 or 410?

1.4024 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard tier ($$) while 410 is premium ($$$). 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, 1.4024 or 410?

410. Its weldability rates fair (45/100) against fair (40/100) for 1.4024.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4024 and 410 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.