Stainless Steel 1.4116 H&T 50-52 HRC vs 1.4116 Hardened & Tempered
Stainless Steel · 1.4116 temper comparison
1.4116 H&T 50-52 HRC and 1.4116 Hardened & Tempered are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4116: H&T 50-52 HRC (hardened & Tempered to 50–52 HRC) versus Hardened & Tempered (quenched and tempered). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4116 Hardened & Tempered is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,650 MPa (239 ksi) against 1,450 MPa (210 ksi) for 1.4116 H&T 50-52 HRC, about 14% more; tensile strength follows at 1,950 MPa (283 ksi) vs 1,700 MPa (247 ksi). In exchange, 1.4116 H&T 50-52 HRC is the more ductile: elongation 4% versus 2% for 1.4116 Hardened & Tempered, and 1.4116 Hardened & Tempered is harder (600 HV vs 530 HV). 1.4116 H&T 50-52 HRC runs hotter in service (250°C vs 150°C continuous). On the shop floor, 1.4116 H&T 50-52 HRC machines more easily (fair vs not recommended) and 1.4116 H&T 50-52 HRC welds better (poor vs not recommended).
1.4116 H&T 50-52 HRCChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
1.4116 Hardened & TemperedChoose it when strength drives the design.
1.4116 H&T 50-52 HRC vs 1.4116 Hardened & Tempered: 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.
1.4116 H&T 50-52 HRC1.4116 Hardened & Tempered
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 215 GPa31.2 Msi · Shear Modulus 82 GPa11.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.28 · Reduction in Area 40% · Hardness, Brinell 240 HB · Hardness, Rockwell B 99 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,420°C2,588 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,480°C2,696 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 30 W/m·K17.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.5 µm/m·K5.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -50°C-58 °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) -0.3 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Polishability
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 45 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 50 MJ/kg21,496 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4.8 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 100 L/kg12 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 50%
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.
1.4116 H&T 50-52 HRC vs 1.4116 Hardened & Tempered — frequently asked
Is 1.4116 Hardened & Tempered stronger than 1.4116 H&T 50-52 HRC?
Yes. 1.4116 Hardened & Tempered has a typical yield strength of 1,650 MPa (239 ksi) against 1,450 MPa (210 ksi) for 1.4116 H&T 50-52 HRC — about 14% more. Tensile strength is 1,950 MPa (283 ksi) vs 1,700 MPa (247 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H&T 50-52 HRC or Hardened & Tempered?
Annealed is the default 1.4116 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither H&T 50-52 HRC nor Hardened & Tempered). 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 is easier to machine, 1.4116 H&T 50-52 HRC or 1.4116 Hardened & Tempered?
1.4116 H&T 50-52 HRC. Its machinability rates fair (45/100) against not recommended (10/100) for 1.4116 Hardened & Tempered; for welding the order is 1.4116 H&T 50-52 HRC first (poor, 20/100) then 1.4116 Hardened & Tempered (not recommended, 10/100).
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Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4116 H&T 50-52 HRC and 1.4116 Hardened & Tempered 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.