Stainless Steel 1.4848 vs CN3MN
Stainless Steel · grade comparison
Stainless Steel 1.4848 and CN3MN are both stainless steel grades. CN3MN is the stronger of the two: yield strength 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) against 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) for 1.4848, about 7% more; tensile strength follows at 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 530 MPa (76.9 ksi). CN3MN is the more ductile: elongation 45% versus 14% for 1.4848, and 1.4848 is harder (190 HB vs 180 HB). 1.4848 is lighter (7.75 g/cm³ vs 8.06 g/cm³ for CN3MN) and CN3MN is stiffer (195 GPa vs 185 GPa). On the shop floor, CN3MN welds better (very good vs fair) and 1.4848 sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than CN3MN (high, $$$$).
1.4848Choose it when weight is the constraint, or when the part sees heat.
CN3MNChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
1.4848 vs CN3MN: 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
Bulk Modulus
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Vickers
Compressive Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Same in both: Hardness, Rockwell B 90 HRB
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
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 500 J/kg·K0.12 BTU/lb·°F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Same in both: Electrical Conductivity 1.9 % IACS
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.1 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 25%
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 | 1.4848 | CN3MN |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$ Premium | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
Both take the same 7 finishes: Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Pickling, Plasma Spray, Silver Plating.
1.4848 vs CN3MN — frequently asked
Is CN3MN stronger than 1.4848?
Yes. CN3MN has a typical yield strength of 300 MPa (43.5 ksi) against 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) for 1.4848 — about 7% more. Tensile strength is 620 MPa (89.9 ksi) vs 530 MPa (76.9 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 1.4848 or CN3MN?
1.4848 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while CN3MN 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 welds better, 1.4848 or CN3MN?
CN3MN. Its weldability rates very good (70/100) against fair (45/100) for 1.4848.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1.4848 and CN3MN 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.