Stainless Steel 1.4539-C850 vs 1.4539-CD
Stainless Steel · 1.4539 temper comparison
1.4539-C850 and 1.4539-CD are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4539: C850 (cold worked to Rm ≥ 850 MPa) versus CD (cold drawn). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4539-C850 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) against 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) for 1.4539-CD, about 35% more; tensile strength follows at 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 720 MPa (104 ksi). In exchange, 1.4539-CD is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 15% for 1.4539-C850, and 1.4539-C850 is harder (270 HB vs 220 HB). 1.4539-CD runs hotter in service (350°C vs 250°C continuous).
1.4539-C850Choose it when strength drives the design.
1.4539-CDChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
1.4539-C850 vs 1.4539-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
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 195 GPa28.3 Msi · Shear Modulus 75 GPa10.9 Msi · Bulk Modulus 163 GPa23.6 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.95 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,320°C2,408 °F · Liquidus Temperature 1,390°C2,534 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 11.5 W/m·K6.6 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 450 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 15.8 µm/m·K8.8 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -196°C-321 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.7 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 1×10⁻⁶ Ω·m39.4 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
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 35% · Brazeability / Solderability 55 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 88 MJ/kg37,833 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 6.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 220 L/kg26.4 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.
1.4539-C850 vs 1.4539-CD — frequently asked
Is 1.4539-C850 stronger than 1.4539-CD?
Yes. 1.4539-C850 has a typical yield strength of 650 MPa (94.3 ksi) against 480 MPa (69.6 ksi) for 1.4539-CD — about 35% more. Tensile strength is 900 MPa (131 ksi) vs 720 MPa (104 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, C850 or CD?
AT is the default 1.4539 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither C850 nor CD). 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, 1.4539-C850 or 1.4539-CD?
1.4539-CD. Its weldability rates very good (76/100) against very good (70/100) for 1.4539-C850.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4539-C850 and 1.4539-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.