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Stainless Steel 1.4123 vs 410

Stainless Steel · grade comparison

Stainless Steel 1.4123 and 410 are both stainless steel grades. 1.4123 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 600 MPa (87 ksi) against 310 MPa (45 ksi) for 410, about 94% more; tensile strength follows at 880 MPa (128 ksi) vs 517 MPa (75 ksi). In exchange, 410 is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 14% for 1.4123, and 1.4123 is harder (255 HB vs 155 HB). 410 runs hotter in service (650°C vs 400°C continuous) and 410 conducts heat better (24.9 W/m·K vs 20 W/m·K). On the shop floor, 410 machines more easily (good vs fair), 410 welds better (fair vs poor), and 410 sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than 1.4123 (high, $$$$).

1.4123Choose it when strength drives the design.

410Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.

1.4123 vs 410: properties

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Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

205 GPa29.7 Msi
200 GPa29 Msi

Shear Modulus

80 GPa11.6 Msi
78 GPa11.3 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

880 MPa128 ksi
517 MPa75 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

600 MPa87 ksi
310 MPa45 ksi

Elongation at Break

14%
25%

Reduction in Area

35%
60%

Compressive Strength

700 MPa102 ksi
320 MPa46.4 ksi

Shear Strength

550 MPa79.8 ksi
380 MPa55.1 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

400 MPa58 ksi
280 MPa40.6 ksi

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

25 J18.4 ft·lbf
80 J59 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

255 HB
155 HB

Hardness, Rockwell C

25 HRC
—

Hardness, Vickers

270 HV
160 HV

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

—
90 MPa·√m81.9 ksi·√in

Hardness, Rockwell B

—
82 HRB

Same in both: Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

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

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,400°C2,552 °F
1,480°C2,696 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,470°C2,678 °F
1,530°C2,786 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

20 W/m·K11.6 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

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

400°C752 °F
650°C1,202 °F

Min Service Temperature

-100°C-148 °F
-30°C-22 °F

Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

2.5 % IACS
3 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

7×10⁻⁷ Ω·m27.6 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)

-0.25 V
-0.32 V

Corrosion Resistance

42 / 100
45 / 100

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

35 / 100
55 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

40%
54%

Weldability

20 / 100
45 / 100

Formability (cold)

30 / 100
55 / 100

Castability

30 / 100
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Brazeability / Solderability

45 / 100
55 / 100

Polishability

85 / 100
80 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

60 MJ/kg25,795 BTU/lb
45 MJ/kg19,347 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

4.8 kg CO₂/kg
3.4 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

200 L/kg24 gal/lb
130 L/kg15.6 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

25%
60%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

115 kN·m/kg
67 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

26.7 MN·m/kg
26 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

878 kJ/m³
240 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

5.7 mm²/s
7 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

8
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 scale4101.4123

Manufacturing and finishing

Capability1.4123410
CNC machining—Yes
Sheet metal—Yes
Default condition—Annealed
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$ 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.

1.4123 vs 410 — frequently asked

Is 1.4123 stronger than 410?

Yes. 1.4123 has a typical yield strength of 600 MPa (87 ksi) against 310 MPa (45 ksi) for 410 — about 94% more. Tensile strength is 880 MPa (128 ksi) vs 517 MPa (75 ksi).

Which is cheaper, 1.4123 or 410?

410 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while 1.4123 is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.

Which is easier to machine, 1.4123 or 410?

410. Its machinability rates good (55/100) against fair (35/100) for 1.4123; for welding the order is 410 first (fair, 45/100) then 1.4123 (poor, 20/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4123 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.