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Stainless Steel 1.4584 vs 1.4837

Stainless Steel · grade comparison

Stainless Steel 1.4584 and 1.4837 are both stainless steel grades. 1.4837 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 265 MPa (38.4 ksi) against 230 MPa (33.4 ksi) for 1.4584, about 15% more; tensile strength follows at 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) vs 490 MPa (71.1 ksi). In exchange, 1.4584 is the more ductile: elongation 40% versus 12% for 1.4837, and 1.4837 is harder (190 HB vs 160 HB). 1.4837 is lighter (7.7 g/cm³ vs 8 g/cm³ for 1.4584) and 1.4837 runs hotter in service (1,050°C vs 400°C continuous). On the shop floor, 1.4584 welds better (very good vs fair) and 1.4837 sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than 1.4584 (high, $$$$).

1.4584Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.

1.4837Choose it when strength drives the design, or when weight is the constraint.

1.4584 vs 1.4837: properties

1.45841.4837

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

190 GPa27.6 Msi
185 GPa26.8 Msi

Shear Modulus

73 GPa10.6 Msi
72 GPa10.4 Msi

Bulk Modulus

158 GPa22.9 Msi
150 GPa21.8 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.3
0.29

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

490 MPa71.1 ksi
520 MPa75.4 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

230 MPa33.4 ksi
265 MPa38.4 ksi

Elongation at Break

40%
12%

Reduction in Area

45%
15%

Compressive Strength

235 MPa34.1 ksi
270 MPa39.2 ksi

Shear Strength

310 MPa45 ksi
340 MPa49.3 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

190 MPa27.6 ksi
200 MPa29 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

150 MPa·√m137 ksi·√in
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Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

110 J81.1 ft·lbf
15 J11.1 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

160 HB
190 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

84 HRB
92 HRB

Hardness, Vickers

168 HV
200 HV

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

8 g/cm³0.29 lb/in³
7.7 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,320°C2,408 °F
1,370°C2,498 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,390°C2,534 °F
1,420°C2,588 °F

Thermal

How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.

Thermal Conductivity

12 W/m·K6.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F
14.5 W/m·K8.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

450 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F
500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

15.8 µm/m·K8.8 µin/in·°F
16 µm/m·K8.9 µin/in·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

400°C752 °F
1,050°C1,922 °F

Min Service Temperature

-196°C-321 °F
-50°C-58 °F

Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 270 J/g116 BTU/lb

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

1.7 % IACS
1.9 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

1×10⁻⁶ Ω·m39.4 µΩ·in
9×10⁻⁷ Ω·m35.4 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)

-0.08 V
-0.15 V

Corrosion Resistance

85 / 100
62 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

30 / 100
22 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

35%
25%

Weldability

75 / 100
40 / 100

Formability (cold)

40 / 100
12 / 100

Castability

60 / 100
72 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

45 / 100
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Polishability

70 / 100
40 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

65 MJ/kg27,945 BTU/lb
58 MJ/kg24,936 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

5.5 kg CO₂/kg
4.3 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

130 L/kg15.6 gal/lb
200 L/kg24 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

60%
70%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

61 kN·m/kg
68 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

23.8 MN·m/kg
24 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

139 kJ/m³
190 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

3.3 mm²/s
3.8 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

2
3

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.

3005007001,0001,5002,0007.27.47.67.888.2Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scale1.48371.4584

Manufacturing and finishing

Capability1.45841.4837
Default condition——
Relative cost$$$$ High$$$ Premium
Min. machined wall——
Best machined surface——

Both take the same 7 finishes: Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Pickling, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.

1.4584 vs 1.4837 — frequently asked

Is 1.4837 stronger than 1.4584?

Yes. 1.4837 has a typical yield strength of 265 MPa (38.4 ksi) against 230 MPa (33.4 ksi) for 1.4584 — about 15% more. Tensile strength is 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) vs 490 MPa (71.1 ksi).

Which is cheaper, 1.4584 or 1.4837?

1.4837 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while 1.4584 is high ($$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.

Which is easier to machine, 1.4584 or 1.4837?

1.4584, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 22/100 for 1.4837; for welding the order is 1.4584 first (very good, 75/100) then 1.4837 (fair, 40/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4584 and 1.4837 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.