Stainless Steel 1.4523 +C vs 1.4523 +LC
Stainless Steel · 1.4523 temper comparison
1.4523 +C and 1.4523 +LC are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4523: +C (cold drawn) versus +LC (lightly cold drawn / soft-drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4523 +C is the stronger of the two: yield strength 530 MPa (76.9 ksi) against 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) for 1.4523 +LC, about 26% more; tensile strength follows at 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) vs 560 MPa (81.2 ksi). In exchange, 1.4523 +LC is the more ductile: elongation 16% versus 10% for 1.4523 +C, and 1.4523 +C is harder (215 HB vs 190 HB).
1.4523 +CChoose it when strength drives the design.
1.4523 +LCChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
1.4523 +C vs 1.4523 +LC: 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
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
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) 1,425°C2,597 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,505°C2,741 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 23 W/m·K13.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 430 J/kg·K0.1 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.4 µm/m·K5.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 400°C752 °F · 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).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.25 V · Corrosion Resistance 55 / 100
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 50 / 100 · Polishability 45 / 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.
1.4523 +C vs 1.4523 +LC — frequently asked
Is 1.4523 +C stronger than 1.4523 +LC?
Yes. 1.4523 +C has a typical yield strength of 530 MPa (76.9 ksi) against 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) for 1.4523 +LC — about 26% more. Tensile strength is 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) vs 560 MPa (81.2 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, +C or +LC?
+A is the default 1.4523 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither +C nor +LC). 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 1.4523 +C over 1.4523 +LC?
Pick 1.4523 +C when strength drives the design. Pick 1.4523 +LC when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4523 +C and 1.4523 +LC 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.