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Stainless Steel 1.4823 vs CD4MCuN

Stainless Steel · grade comparison

Stainless Steel 1.4823 and CD4MCuN are both stainless steel grades. CD4MCuN is the stronger of the two: yield strength 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 285 MPa (41.3 ksi) for 1.4823, about 93% more; tensile strength follows at 730 MPa (106 ksi) vs 520 MPa (75.4 ksi). CD4MCuN is the more ductile: elongation 25% versus 6% for 1.4823, and CD4MCuN is harder (250 HB vs 200 HB). 1.4823 runs hotter in service (1,050°C vs 300°C continuous) and CD4MCuN conducts electricity better (2.2 % IACS vs 1.9 % IACS). On the shop floor, CD4MCuN welds better (good vs poor).

1.4823Choose it when the part sees heat.

CD4MCuNChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.

1.4823 vs CD4MCuN: properties

1.4823CD4MCuN

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

195 GPa28.3 Msi
200 GPa29 Msi

Shear Modulus

76 GPa11 Msi
77 GPa11.2 Msi

Bulk Modulus

158 GPa22.9 Msi
145 GPa21 Msi

Poisson's Ratio

0.29
0.3

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

520 MPa75.4 ksi
730 MPa106 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

285 MPa41.3 ksi
550 MPa79.8 ksi

Elongation at Break

6%
25%

Reduction in Area

8%
40%

Compressive Strength

550 MPa79.8 ksi
560 MPa81.2 ksi

Shear Strength

350 MPa50.8 ksi
450 MPa65.3 ksi

Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)

190 MPa27.6 ksi
300 MPa43.5 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

35 MPa·√m31.9 ksi·√in
90 MPa·√m81.9 ksi·√in

Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)

6 J4.4 ft·lbf
70 J51.6 ft·lbf

Hardness, Brinell

200 HB
250 HB

Hardness, Rockwell B

93 HRB
—

Hardness, Vickers

210 HV
262 HV

Hardness, Rockwell C

—
24 HRC

Physical

Density and transition temperatures.

Density

7.6 g/cm³0.27 lb/in³
7.75 g/cm³0.28 lb/in³

Melting Point (Solidus)

1,370°C2,498 °F
1,410°C2,570 °F

Liquidus Temperature

1,430°C2,606 °F
1,450°C2,642 °F

Thermal

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

Thermal Conductivity

15.5 W/m·K9 BTU/hr·ft·°F
16 W/m·K9.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Specific Heat Capacity

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

Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)

11.5 µm/m·K6.4 µin/in·°F
12 µm/m·K6.7 µin/in·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

1,050°C1,922 °F
300°C572 °F

Min Service Temperature

0°C32 °F
-50°C-58 °F

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

Electrical

Conductivity and insulation.

Electrical Conductivity

1.9 % IACS
2.2 % IACS

Electrical Resistivity

9×10⁻⁷ Ω·m35.4 µΩ·in
8×10⁻⁷ Ω·m31.5 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

52 / 100
78 / 100

Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.15 V

Manufacturability

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

Machinability

22 / 100
30 / 100

Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)

20%
25%

Weldability

25 / 100
55 / 100

Formability (cold)

5 / 100
15 / 100

Castability

72 / 100
65 / 100

Polishability

40 / 100
65 / 100

Brazeability / Solderability

—
35 / 100

Sustainability

Primary-production footprint per kilogram.

Embodied Energy (primary production)

50 MJ/kg21,496 BTU/lb
53 MJ/kg22,786 BTU/lb

Embodied Carbon (primary production)

3.6 kg CO₂/kg
4.6 kg CO₂/kg

Embodied Water

80 L/kg9.6 gal/lb
120 L/kg14.4 gal/lb

Typical Recycled Content

75%
70%

Common Calculations

Ratios derived from the values above.

Specific Strength (UTS / density)

68 kN·m/kg
94 kN·m/kg

Specific Stiffness (E / density)

25.7 MN·m/kg
25.8 MN·m/kg

Modulus of Resilience

208 kJ/m³
756 kJ/m³

Thermal Diffusivity

4.1 mm²/s
4.3 mm²/s

Thermal Shock Resistance Index

4
5

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 scaleCD4MCuN1.4823

Manufacturing and finishing

Capability1.4823CD4MCuN
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.

1.4823 vs CD4MCuN — frequently asked

Is CD4MCuN stronger than 1.4823?

Yes. CD4MCuN has a typical yield strength of 550 MPa (79.8 ksi) against 285 MPa (41.3 ksi) for 1.4823 — about 93% more. Tensile strength is 730 MPa (106 ksi) vs 520 MPa (75.4 ksi).

Which is cheaper, 1.4823 or CD4MCuN?

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, 1.4823 or CD4MCuN?

CD4MCuN, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 30/100 against 22/100 for 1.4823; for welding the order is CD4MCuN first (good, 55/100) then 1.4823 (poor, 25/100).

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4823 and CD4MCuN 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.