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Stainless Steel 1.4107 vs 1.4710

Stainless Steel · grade comparison

Stainless Steel 1.4107 and 1.4710 are both stainless steel grades. 1.4107 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) for 1.4710, about 38% more; tensile strength follows at 610 MPa (88.5 ksi) vs 520 MPa (75.4 ksi). 1.4107 is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 6% for 1.4710, and 1.4710 is harder (205 HB vs 185 HB). 1.4710 runs hotter in service (850°C vs 400°C continuous). On the shop floor, 1.4107 welds better (very good vs poor).

1.4107Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.

1.4710Choose it when the part sees heat.

1.4107 vs 1.4710: properties

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Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

215 GPa31.2 Msi
205 GPa29.7 Msi

Shear Modulus

83 GPa12 Msi
79 GPa11.5 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.3
0.29

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

610 MPa88.5 ksi
520 MPa75.4 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

400 MPa58 ksi
290 MPa42.1 ksi

Elongation at Break

22%
6%

Reduction in Area

50%
8%

Compressive Strength

400 MPa58 ksi
550 MPa79.8 ksi

Shear Strength

390 MPa56.6 ksi
370 MPa53.7 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

270 MPa39.2 ksi
210 MPa30.5 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

100 MPa·√m91 ksi·√in
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Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

70 J51.6 ft·lbf
8 J5.9 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

185 HB
205 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

90 HRB
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Hardness, Vickers

195 HV
215 HV

Same in both: Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³
7.65 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,450°C2,642 °F
1,400°C2,552 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,510°C2,750 °F
1,470°C2,678 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

25 W/m·K14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F
26 W/m·K15 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F
470 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

10.5 µm/m·K5.8 µin/in·°F
11.5 µm/m·K6.4 µin/in·°F

Latent Heat of Fusion

270 J/g116 BTU/lb
265 J/g114 BTU/lb

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

400°C752 °F
850°C1,562 °F

Min Service Temperature

-40°C-40 °F
0°C32 °F

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

2.9 % IACS
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Electrical Resistivity

6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m23.6 µΩ·in
7.2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m28.3 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.25 V
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Corrosion Resistance

52 / 100
30 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

45 / 100
40 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

50%
40%

Weldability

70 / 100
30 / 100

Formability (cold)

20 / 100
5 / 100

Castability

68 / 100
70 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

45 / 100
35 / 100

Polishability

65 / 100
40 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

45 MJ/kg19,347 BTU/lb
34 MJ/kg14,617 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

3.2 kg CO₂/kg
2.6 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

120 L/kg14.4 gal/lb
60 L/kg7.2 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

70%
80%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

79 kN·m/kg
68 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

27.9 MN·m/kg
26.8 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

372 kJ/m³
205 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

7.1 mm²/s
7.2 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

7
6

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 scale1.41071.4710

Manufacturing and finishing

Capability1.41071.4710
Default condition——
Relative cost$$$ Premium$$$ 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.

1.4107 vs 1.4710 — frequently asked

Is 1.4107 stronger than 1.4710?

Yes. 1.4107 has a typical yield strength of 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) for 1.4710 — about 38% more. Tensile strength is 610 MPa (88.5 ksi) vs 520 MPa (75.4 ksi).

Which is cheaper, 1.4107 or 1.4710?

Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$, premium); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.

Which is easier to machine, 1.4107 or 1.4710?

1.4107, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 45/100 against 40/100 for 1.4710; for welding the order is 1.4107 first (very good, 70/100) then 1.4710 (poor, 30/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4107 and 1.4710 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.