Stainless Steel 1.4516 Annealed-2B vs 1.4516-CD
Stainless Steel · 1.4516 temper comparison
1.4516 Annealed-2B and 1.4516-CD are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4516: Annealed-2B (annealed, cold rolled sheet/coil) versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4516-CD is the stronger of the two: yield strength 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for 1.4516 Annealed-2B, about 50% more; tensile strength follows at 600 MPa (87 ksi) vs 490 MPa (71.1 ksi). In exchange, 1.4516 Annealed-2B is the more ductile: elongation 26% versus 14% for 1.4516-CD, and 1.4516-CD is harder (195 HB vs 155 HB). 1.4516 Annealed-2B runs hotter in service (650°C vs 400°C continuous).
1.4516 Annealed-2BChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
1.4516-CDChoose it when strength drives the design.
1.4516 Annealed-2B vs 1.4516-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 B
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 220 GPa31.9 Msi · Shear Modulus 85 GPa12.3 Msi · Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,450°C2,642 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,510°C2,750 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 25 W/m·K14.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 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 · Min Service Temperature -20°C-4 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 2.9 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 6×10⁻⁷ Ω·m23.6 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.3 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 60 / 100 · Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 50 MJ/kg21,496 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 3.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 120 L/kg14.4 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 60%
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.
1.4516 Annealed-2B vs 1.4516-CD — frequently asked
Is 1.4516-CD stronger than 1.4516 Annealed-2B?
Yes. 1.4516-CD has a typical yield strength of 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) against 320 MPa (46.4 ksi) for 1.4516 Annealed-2B — about 50% more. Tensile strength is 600 MPa (87 ksi) vs 490 MPa (71.1 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, Annealed-2B or CD?
Annealed-2B is the default 1.4516 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.
Which is easier to machine, 1.4516 Annealed-2B or 1.4516-CD?
1.4516-CD, by a small margin. Both rate good for machinability — 60/100 against 55/100 for 1.4516 Annealed-2B.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4516 Annealed-2B and 1.4516-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.