Stainless Steel 1.4373-1/2 Hard vs 1.4373 Cold Drawn
Stainless Steel · 1.4373 temper comparison
1.4373-1/2 Hard and 1.4373 Cold Drawn are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4373: 1/2 Hard (half hard) versus Cold Drawn. The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4373-1/2 Hard is the stronger of the two: yield strength 820 MPa (119 ksi) against 600 MPa (87 ksi) for 1.4373 Cold Drawn, about 37% more; tensile strength follows at 1,070 MPa (155 ksi) vs 850 MPa (123 ksi). In exchange, 1.4373 Cold Drawn is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 12% for 1.4373-1/2 Hard, and 1.4373-1/2 Hard is harder (310 HB vs 260 HB).
1.4373-1/2 HardChoose it when strength drives the design.
1.4373 Cold DrawnChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
1.4373-1/2 Hard vs 1.4373 Cold Drawn: 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.
1.4373-1/2 Hard1.4373 Cold Drawn
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 145 GPa21 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Hardness, Rockwell B 90 HRB
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.8 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,400°C2,552 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,450°C2,642 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 16 W/m·K9.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 16.8 µm/m·K9.3 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -100°C-148 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.4 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 7.3×10⁻⁷ Ω·m28.7 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: Castability 45 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 60 / 100 · Polishability 72 / 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 130 L/kg15.6 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 65%
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.
1.4373-1/2 Hard vs 1.4373 Cold Drawn — frequently asked
Is 1.4373-1/2 Hard stronger than 1.4373 Cold Drawn?
Yes. 1.4373-1/2 Hard has a typical yield strength of 820 MPa (119 ksi) against 600 MPa (87 ksi) for 1.4373 Cold Drawn — about 37% more. Tensile strength is 1,070 MPa (155 ksi) vs 850 MPa (123 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, 1/2 Hard or Cold Drawn?
Annealed is the default 1.4373 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither 1/2 Hard nor Cold Drawn). 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 welds better, 1.4373-1/2 Hard or 1.4373 Cold Drawn?
1.4373 Cold Drawn. Its weldability rates good (60/100) against good (55/100) for 1.4373-1/2 Hard.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4373-1/2 Hard and 1.4373 Cold Drawn 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.