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Stainless Steel 1.4107 vs CC50

Stainless Steel · grade comparison

Stainless Steel 1.4107 and CC50 are both stainless steel grades. 1.4107 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) for CC50, about 45% more; tensile strength follows at 610 MPa (88.5 ksi) vs 480 MPa (69.6 ksi). 1.4107 is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 10% for CC50, and CC50 is harder (210 HB vs 185 HB). 1.4107 is stiffer (215 GPa vs 200 GPa) and CC50 runs hotter in service (1,090°C vs 400°C continuous). On the shop floor, 1.4107 machines more easily (45 vs 35 out of 100) and 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.

CC50Choose it when the part sees heat.

1.4107 vs CC50: properties

1.4107CC50

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
77 GPa11.2 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.3
0.28

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

610 MPa88.5 ksi
480 MPa69.6 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

400 MPa58 ksi
275 MPa39.9 ksi

Elongation at Break

22%
10%

Reduction in Area

50%
12%

Compressive Strength

400 MPa58 ksi
290 MPa42.1 ksi

Shear Strength

390 MPa56.6 ksi
300 MPa43.5 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

270 MPa39.2 ksi
175 MPa25.4 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

100 MPa·√m91 ksi·√in
40 MPa·√m36.4 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

70 J51.6 ft·lbf
8 J5.9 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

185 HB
210 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

90 HRB
95 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

195 HV
220 HV

Same in both: Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³
7.6 g/cm³0.27 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,450°C2,642 °F
1,370°C2,498 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,510°C2,750 °F
1,450°C2,642 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

25 W/m·K14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F
20.5 W/m·K11.8 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F
500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

400°C752 °F
1,090°C1,994 °F

Min Service Temperature

-40°C-40 °F
-20°C-4 °F

Same in both: Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.5 µm/m·K5.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

2.9 % IACS
2.3 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m23.6 µΩ·in
7.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m29.5 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

52 / 100
72 / 100

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.

Machinability

45 / 100
35 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

50%
40%

Weldability

70 / 100
30 / 100

Formability (cold)

20 / 100
10 / 100

Castability

68 / 100
65 / 100

Polishability

65 / 100
55 / 100

Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

45 MJ/kg19,347 BTU/lb
55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

3.2 kg CO₂/kg
4.2 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

120 L/kg14.4 gal/lb
110 L/kg13.2 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

70%
65%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

79 kN·m/kg
63 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

27.9 MN·m/kg
26.3 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

372 kJ/m³
189 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

7.1 mm²/s
5.4 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

7
5

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 scaleCC501.4107

Manufacturing and finishing

Capability1.4107CC50
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 CC50 — frequently asked

Is 1.4107 stronger than CC50?

Yes. 1.4107 has a typical yield strength of 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) for CC50 — about 45% more. Tensile strength is 610 MPa (88.5 ksi) vs 480 MPa (69.6 ksi).

Which is cheaper, 1.4107 or CC50?

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 CC50?

1.4107, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 45/100 against 35/100 for CC50; for welding the order is 1.4107 first (very good, 70/100) then CC50 (poor, 30/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4107 and CC50 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.