Stainless Steel 1.4162-C1000 vs 1.4162-CD
Stainless Steel · 1.4162 temper comparison
1.4162-C1000 and 1.4162-CD are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4162: C1000 (cold worked strip, tensile strength class ≥ 1000 MPa) versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4162-C1000 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 850 MPa (123 ksi) against 680 MPa (98.6 ksi) for 1.4162-CD, about 25% more; tensile strength follows at 1,050 MPa (152 ksi) vs 860 MPa (125 ksi). In exchange, 1.4162-CD is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 12% for 1.4162-C1000, and 1.4162-C1000 is harder (320 HB vs 265 HB). 1.4162-CD runs hotter in service (300°C vs 250°C continuous). On the shop floor, 1.4162-CD machines more easily (fair vs poor) and 1.4162-CD welds better (65 vs 55 out of 100).
1.4162-C1000Choose it when strength drives the design.
1.4162-CDChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
1.4162-C1000 vs 1.4162-CD: 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.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Hardness, Rockwell B 98 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.75 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,420°C2,588 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,465°C2,669 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 15 W/m·K8.7 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 13 µm/m·K7.2 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 2.2 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 8×10⁻⁷ Ω·m31.5 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.15 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 65 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 48 MJ/kg20,636 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4.2 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 150 L/kg18 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 75%
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.
1.4162-C1000 vs 1.4162-CD — frequently asked
Is 1.4162-C1000 stronger than 1.4162-CD?
Yes. 1.4162-C1000 has a typical yield strength of 850 MPa (123 ksi) against 680 MPa (98.6 ksi) for 1.4162-CD — about 25% more. Tensile strength is 1,050 MPa (152 ksi) vs 860 MPa (125 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, C1000 or CD?
ANN is the default 1.4162 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither C1000 nor CD). 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, 1.4162-C1000 or 1.4162-CD?
1.4162-CD. Its machinability rates fair (42/100) against poor (27/100) for 1.4162-C1000; for welding the order is 1.4162-CD first (good, 65/100) then 1.4162-C1000 (good, 55/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4162-C1000 and 1.4162-CD 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.