Stainless Steel 1.4415 +A vs 1.4415 QT-NACE
Stainless Steel · 1.4415 temper comparison
1.4415 +A and 1.4415 QT-NACE are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4415: +A (annealed) versus QT-NACE (Q&T to NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3 sour-service limits). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4415 QT-NACE is the stronger of the two: yield strength 720 MPa (104 ksi) against 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) for 1.4415 +A, about 29% more; tensile strength follows at 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 780 MPa (113 ksi). In exchange, 1.4415 +A is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 17% for 1.4415 QT-NACE, and 1.4415 QT-NACE is harder (293 HB vs 250 HB).
1.4415 +AChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
1.4415 QT-NACEChoose it when strength drives the design.
1.4415 +A vs 1.4415 QT-NACE: 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
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 215 GPa31.2 Msi · Shear Modulus 83 GPa12 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3 · Compressive Strength 730 MPa106 ksi · Shear Strength 550 MPa79.8 ksi · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 430 MPa62.4 ksi · Fracture Toughness (K_IC) 120 MPa·√m109 ksi·√in
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,400°C2,552 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,455°C2,651 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 25 W/m·K14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 430 J/kg·K0.1 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 · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 450°C842 °F · Min Service Temperature -60°C-76 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.7 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 6.5×10⁻⁷ Ω·m25.6 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.28 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Weldability 70 / 100 · Castability 60 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 53 MJ/kg22,786 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 200 L/kg24 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.
1.4415 +A vs 1.4415 QT-NACE — frequently asked
Is 1.4415 QT-NACE stronger than 1.4415 +A?
Yes. 1.4415 QT-NACE has a typical yield strength of 720 MPa (104 ksi) against 560 MPa (81.2 ksi) for 1.4415 +A — about 29% more. Tensile strength is 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 780 MPa (113 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, +A or QT-NACE?
+QT850 is the default 1.4415 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither +A nor QT-NACE). 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, 1.4415 +A or 1.4415 QT-NACE?
1.4415 +A. Its machinability rates fair (42/100) against poor (33/100) for 1.4415 QT-NACE.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4415 +A and 1.4415 QT-NACE 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.