Stainless Steel 1.4508 CENT-ST vs 1.4508-ST
Stainless Steel · 1.4508 temper comparison
1.4508 CENT-ST and 1.4508-ST are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4508: CENT-ST (centrifugally cast, solution annealed) versus ST (solution annealed). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4508 CENT-ST is the stronger of the two: yield strength 310 MPa (45 ksi) against 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) for 1.4508-ST, about 7% more; tensile strength follows at 570 MPa (82.7 ksi) vs 540 MPa (78.3 ksi).
1.4508 CENT-STChoose it when strength drives the design.
1.4508 CENT-ST vs 1.4508-ST: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
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 B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Shear Modulus 75 GPa10.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 150 GPa21.8 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.95 g/cm³0.29 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.
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) 16 µm/m·K8.9 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 550°C1,022 °F · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.2 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 7.8×10⁻⁷ Ω·m30.7 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.05 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 80 / 100 · Castability 72 / 100 · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 60 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 55 MJ/kg23,646 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 4.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 120 L/kg14.4 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.
1.4508 CENT-ST vs 1.4508-ST — frequently asked
Is 1.4508 CENT-ST stronger than 1.4508-ST?
Yes. 1.4508 CENT-ST has a typical yield strength of 310 MPa (45 ksi) against 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) for 1.4508-ST — about 7% more. Tensile strength is 570 MPa (82.7 ksi) vs 540 MPa (78.3 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, CENT-ST or ST?
ST is the default 1.4508 condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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.
When should I choose 1.4508 CENT-ST over 1.4508-ST?
Pick 1.4508 CENT-ST when strength drives the design.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4508 CENT-ST and 1.4508-ST 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.