Stainless Steel 1.4596 +AT vs 1.4596 +P1200
Stainless Steel · 1.4596 temper comparison
1.4596 +AT and 1.4596 +P1200 are two conditions of the same stainless steel grade, 1.4596: +AT (solution annealed) versus +P1200 (precipitation hardened, Rm ≥ 1200 MPa). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1.4596 +P1200 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 1,130 MPa (164 ksi) against 750 MPa (109 ksi) for 1.4596 +AT, about 51% more; tensile strength follows at 1,260 MPa (183 ksi) vs 950 MPa (138 ksi). In exchange, 1.4596 +AT is the more ductile: elongation 18% versus 15% for 1.4596 +P1200, and 1.4596 +P1200 is harder (365 HB vs 290 HB). 1.4596 +P1200 runs hotter in service (450°C vs 350°C continuous). On the shop floor, 1.4596 +AT welds better (very good vs good).
1.4596 +ATChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when it will be welded.
1.4596 +P1200Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
1.4596 +AT vs 1.4596 +P1200: 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 C
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 200 GPa29 Msi · Shear Modulus 77 GPa11.2 Msi · Bulk Modulus 165 GPa23.9 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.3
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 7.8 g/cm³0.28 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.
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 16 W/m·K9.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 460 J/kg·K0.11 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 10.8 µm/m·K6 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 1.9 % IACS · Electrical Resistivity 9×10⁻⁷ Ω·m35.4 µΩ·in
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.25 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 45 / 100 · Polishability 80 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 70 MJ/kg30,095 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 5.6 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 260 L/kg31.2 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 30%
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.
1.4596 +AT vs 1.4596 +P1200 — frequently asked
Is 1.4596 +P1200 stronger than 1.4596 +AT?
Yes. 1.4596 +P1200 has a typical yield strength of 1,130 MPa (164 ksi) against 750 MPa (109 ksi) for 1.4596 +AT — about 51% more. Tensile strength is 1,260 MPa (183 ksi) vs 950 MPa (138 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, +AT or +P1200?
+P1400 is the default 1.4596 condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither +AT nor +P1200). 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, 1.4596 +AT or 1.4596 +P1200?
1.4596 +AT. Its machinability rates fair (40/100) against poor (34/100) for 1.4596 +P1200; for welding the order is 1.4596 +AT first (very good, 70/100) then 1.4596 +P1200 (good, 60/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4596 +AT and 1.4596 +P1200 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.