Stainless Steel 1.4710 vs CC50
Stainless Steel · grade comparison
Stainless Steel 1.4710 and CC50 are both stainless steel grades. 1.4710 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) against 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) for CC50, about 5% more; tensile strength follows at 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) vs 480 MPa (69.6 ksi). In exchange, CC50 is the more ductile: elongation 10% versus 6% for 1.4710. CC50 runs hotter in service (1,090°C vs 850°C continuous) and 1.4710 conducts heat better (26 W/m·K vs 20.5 W/m·K).
1.4710Choose it when strength drives the design.
CC50Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
1.4710 vs CC50: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Rockwell B
Same in both: Bulk Modulus 160 GPa23.2 Msi · Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT) 8 J5.9 ft·lbf
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Electrical Conductivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 40% · Weldability 30 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | 1.4710 | CC50 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$ Premium | $$$ 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.
1.4710 vs CC50 — frequently asked
Is 1.4710 stronger than CC50?
Yes. 1.4710 has a typical yield strength of 290 MPa (42.1 ksi) against 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) for CC50 — about 5% more. Tensile strength is 520 MPa (75.4 ksi) vs 480 MPa (69.6 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 1.4710 or CC50?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$, premium); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
Which is easier to machine, 1.4710 or CC50?
1.4710, by a small margin. Both rate fair for machinability — 40/100 against 35/100 for CC50.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4710 and CC50 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.